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| | Pattern Makers |
 | | In this unit, children are introduced to the concept of a pattern - a fundamental notion in mathematics. |
 | | These are that patterns involve something that repeats, like ‘clap, shout, clap, shout, clap, …’ or ‘red, blue, yellow, yellow, red, blue, yellow, yellow, red, …’ or ‘5, 8, 11, 14, 17, …’ Now because patterns repeat there must be a rule that describes the repetition. |
 | | Pattern tasks are explained and children select the task they wish to do. |
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