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ACARA AC9M5A01, Growing patterns and rules

Year 5 · Algebra

Recognise and use rules that generate visually growing patterns and number patterns involving rational numbers.

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Teaching guide

What students learn

Recognise and use rules that generate visually growing patterns and number patterns involving rational numbers.

How to teach it

Identify the repeating unit or the rule (add 3, double), extend it, and describe it in words. Build growing patterns with materials.

Worked example
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Answer:

Generated and checked in code, so it is correct.

Watch out for

Noticing only the first step of a rule, or continuing by appearance rather than the underlying rule.

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