ACARA AC9M5A01, Growing patterns and rules
Year 5 · Algebra
Recognise and use rules that generate visually growing patterns and number patterns involving rational numbers.
Below are free printable maths worksheets that support AC9M5A01. Print them as PDFs, or generate a fresh one. Every maths answer key is computed in code, so it is never wrong.
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Teaching guide
Recognise and use rules that generate visually growing patterns and number patterns involving rational numbers.
Identify the repeating unit or the rule (add 3, double), extend it, and describe it in words. Build growing patterns with materials.
Generated and checked in code, so it is correct.
Noticing only the first step of a rule, or continuing by appearance rather than the underlying rule.
Patterns worksheets
All patterns worksheets →Sets A-F are the same worksheet with different questions - print any (or all) for fresh practice.
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