Simple Patterns - Progression Points

Dimension

Level

Progression point

Working mathematically

2.25

• verbal description of simple patterns and extension of these patterns

1.0 Standard

… Students explore patterns in number and space by manipulating objects according to simple rules (for example, turning letters to make patterns like bqbqbq, or flipping to make bdbdbdbd).

1.25

• development of descriptive rules for patterns

1.75

• continuation of patterns and the recognition of inconsistencies

Number

0.5

• ordering of objects and sets; for example, largest to smallest

Space

0.5

• sorting of objects according to shape