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Pattern Practice
3 4 5 Pre & Primary Essentials Worksheets Mathematics Number & Place Value Patterns & Algebras 1 Page

Pattern Practice

This worksheet uses a number line to illustrate simple addition and subtraction patterns.

Learning goals

  • We are learning to describe, continue and create number patterns and use addition and subtraction to identify the rule.
  • We are learning to follow and create number sentences to investigate number patterns and rules and to find emerging patterns.

Curriculum alignment

MA2-1WM old Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas MA2-2WM old Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems MA2-3WM old Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used MA2-8NA old Generalises properties of odd and even numbers, generates number patterns, and completes simple number sentences by calculating missing values MA2-AR-01 new Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers MA2-AR-02 new Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values MA2-MR-01 new Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems MA2-MR-02 new Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values
VCMNA138 Describe, continue, and create number patterns resulting from performing addition or subtraction VCMNA139 Use a function machine and the inverse machine as a model to apply mathematical rules to numbers or shapes

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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