Pattern Mats
These colourful pattern mats can be used as a rotation activity in which students learn to identify and copy the different patterns on each object. There is a variety of basic pattern cores available for each shape.
Print, cut and laminate each of the shape mats. Students will use counters, paperclips or unifix to copy each of the patterns..
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Learning goals
- We are learning to recognise, copy and describe repeating patterns in different ways.
- We are learning to identify and describe the repeating unit in a pattern with numbers, symbols, shapes and objects.
- We are learning to classify objects and copy, continue and create patterns.
- We are learning to follow a short sequence of instructions and recognize, copy, continue, and create repeating patterns in different ways.
Curriculum alignment
AC9MFA01
9
Recognise, copy and continue repeating patterns represented in different ways
AC9M1A02
9
Recognise, continue and create repeating patterns with numbers, symbols, shapes and objects, identifying the repeating unit
ACMNA005
8.4
Sort and classify familiar objects and explain the basis for these classifications. Copy, continue and create patterns with objects and drawings
MAe-1WM
old
Describes mathematical situations using everyday language, actions, materials and informal recordings
MAe-2WM
old
Uses objects, actions, technology and/or trial and error to explore mathematical problems
MAe-3WM
old
Uses concrete materials and/or pictorial representations to support conclusions
MAe-8NA
old
Recognises, describes and continues repeating patterns
MA1-1WM
old
Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols
MA1-2WM
old
Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems
MA1-3WM
old
Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained
MAE-FG-01
new
Recognises, describes and continues repeating patterns
MA1-RWN-01
new
Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to read, write and order two- and three-digit numbers
MA1-FG-01
new
Uses the structure of equal groups to solve multiplication problems, and shares or groups to solve division problems
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Modifications
For students who find patterns challenging, start by only using the AB pattern mats.
Extensions
Have students write down what the pattern core is for each mat.