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Patterns and Sequences
A very well done slide-show defines and explains how numeric patterns and sequences work. Academic vocabulary is highlighted as well as solid examples and whole class practice. The last slide contains four number sequences for the class...
Super Teacher Worksheets
Number Patterns
Pattern recognition is an essential step in the development of young mathematicians fluency with the four basic operations. This simple skills practice worksheet asks children identify and complete three different...
Oregon Department of Education
Building and Expanding Patterns
The generation of a number, or shape pattern, is the focus of this math lesson. Pupils are presented with a variety of patterns shapes, and number patterns, then use worksheets embedded in the plan to gain further practice. The...
Curated OER
Pattern Power
Young elementary students will discover there are patterns all around them in their daily lives. In groups, they sort pattern blocks by size and color. Using the internet, they create their own type of patterns and share them with the...
THUP Games
Monkey Math School Sunshine
Hang out at the beach and listen to some relaxing tunes, all while developing basic math skills. An endless source of fun and learning for young children!
Math in English
Number Patterns
Build the pattern recognition skills of young mathematicians with this simple skills practice learning exercise. Given nine different sequences of two-digit numbers, children must identify the pattern and determine the next three...
Curated OER
Alice in Fractalland
Take your class on a field trip to Fractalland where they'll learn all about number and shape patterns. Based on Disney's movie Alice in Wonderland, this resource takes young mathematicians on an adventure as they explore patterns in...
Kathryn J. Davis
Spelling Workbook: Phonics Patterns
Set your pupils straight with spelling and sounds by using these materials for practice. Included here are three booklets and workbooks that cover just about any sound or blend you could think of!
PBS
Patterns to the Rescue!
Track down the Cyberchase episode that this lesson plan is associated with. Using a worksheet that is embedded in the plan, learners must find the next two numbers and shapes (a double pattern). Once these have been discovered, pupils...
Curated OER
Representing Patterns & Evaluating Expressions
Write algebraic expressions, determine patterns, and evaluate expressions in a real-world context. Learners engage in a series of collaborative activities to identify, model, and give variables for real-world patterns. They write...
Illustrative Mathematics
Number of the Day
Daily routines not only help to manage classrooms, they can also provide students with rich opportunities for learning. This activity supports young learners in developing their number sense by counting up the school days on a class...
Oregon Department of Education
Building Number Sense
It's never too early to begin a child's math education. This collection of fun hands-on activities engage youngsters in building their number sense as they learn how to count objects, identify numerals, compare amounts, and much more.
Curated OER
Patterns Patterns Everywhere
Upper graders work with number patterns. In this pattern lesson, learners recognize and continue number patterns and find the rules. They do some as a class and complete an assessment.
Curated OER
Arithmetic Sequences
Find the sequence of an equation with your math super stars. They differentiate between arithmetic and geometric sequences and then calculate the sum of finite and infinite sequences.
AGradeMath.com
Working With the 10,000 Chart
Calculate the answers to problems that are multiples of ten to help your class discern patterns in the zeros and learn to sequence. Each person receives a 10,000 chart, but s/he must discover that on their own through estimation and...
Curated OER
Number Sequences
Students complete number sequencing activities. For this number sequencing lesson, students watch online clips about measurements. Students view a series of five numbers and write the amount jumped as part of a number sequence...
Curated OER
Sequences
Students solve problems using the TI. In this calculus lesson, students evaluate functions using sequences. They graph the functions on the TI and make observations.
Curated OER
Exploration Sequence of Bounces
New skills are developed as students use graphing calculators and ranger technology to capture and graph the sequence of bounces a ball makes when dropped. After recording the height of four or more bounces, they use the collected data...
Curated OER
Book Title: One is a Snail, Ten is a Crab
Students read a story and write math problems. For this reading and math comprehension lesson, students preview and read the book "One is a Snail, Ten is a Crab". Students predict ways to get a sum of 11, write math equations...
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Dance Sequences and Phrases
A series of lessons about dance would be a great addition to your physical education class. Straightforward as well as creative, it teaches the basic skills of dance movement. A rubric helps guide the dancers to let them know what steps...
Curated OER
Patterns Here, There, and Everywhere!
Upper graders access the Microsoft Word program and create patterns by utilizing certain keys on the keyboard. They create picket fences, smiley faces, and hearts. It seems that this lesson has as much to do with keyboarding skills as it...
Curated OER
Pennies of My Life Part II
Youngsters write and construct their own autobiographies based on The Hundred Penny Box by Sharon Bell Mathis. They engage in pre-writing steps, narrative writing, and peer editing. This is the second part of a two-part project lesson.
Curated OER
Extending Geometric and Numeric Patterns
Students study patterns. They construct growing patterns using pattern blocks and isosceles right triangles. They verbally describe the patterns and state the rule that describes the relationship involving the number of pattern blocks...
World Wildlife Fund
Arctic Take 6
The magic number is six! Using a 6x table, young math stars practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two-digit numbers with the number six. This worksheet also touches on making tessellations with hexagons.