TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGE PAGE 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 2
ASSIGNMENT 2 PAGE 3- 9
BIBLIOGRAPHY PAGE 10
DECLARATION PAGE 11
, Question 1
1.1 Give the meaning of
1.1.1 term (2)
Term is a single mathematical expression. It may be a single number (positive or
negative), a single variable (a letter), several variables multiplied but never added or
subtracted. Some terms contain variables with a number in front of them.
1.1.2 pattern (2)
Pattern is a repeated arrangement of numbers, shapes, colours and so on. The
Pattern can be related to any type of event or object.
1.1.3 function (2)
Function an expression, rule, or law that defines a relationship between one variable
(the independent variable) and another variable (the dependent variable).
1.2 What is the difference between numerical patterns and geometrical
patterns? Illustrate your thinking by examples. (6)
Number patterns the rule which makes the sequence of numbers consist of
mathematical operations or calculations that are repeated. For examples of
numerical patterns are: Even numbers pattern -: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 1, 14, 16, 18, … Odd
numbers pattern -: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, … Fibonacci numbers pattern -: 1, 1,
2, 3, 5, 8 ,13, 21, … and so on.
Geometric patterns are that number patterns are made up of numbers and not
shapes. For example, Squares, circles, rectangles, ovals, triangles, pentagons,
hexagons, octagons, diamonds, and stars are commonly used shapes in both
complex and simple geometric pattern design.
1.3 What is the importance of learning patterns in mathematics? (4)
Patterns are at the heart of math. The ability to recognize and create patterns help
us make predictions based on our observations; this is an important skill in math.
Understanding patterns help prepare children for learning complex number concepts
and mathematical operations.
1.4 Consider the following pattern:
22 – 12 = 3
32 – 22 = 5
42 – 32 = 7
1.4.1 If the pattern continues, what is the next equation? (1)
52−42 = 9
1.4.2 Is the equation in 1.4.1 true? (1)
COVER PAGE PAGE 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 2
ASSIGNMENT 2 PAGE 3- 9
BIBLIOGRAPHY PAGE 10
DECLARATION PAGE 11
, Question 1
1.1 Give the meaning of
1.1.1 term (2)
Term is a single mathematical expression. It may be a single number (positive or
negative), a single variable (a letter), several variables multiplied but never added or
subtracted. Some terms contain variables with a number in front of them.
1.1.2 pattern (2)
Pattern is a repeated arrangement of numbers, shapes, colours and so on. The
Pattern can be related to any type of event or object.
1.1.3 function (2)
Function an expression, rule, or law that defines a relationship between one variable
(the independent variable) and another variable (the dependent variable).
1.2 What is the difference between numerical patterns and geometrical
patterns? Illustrate your thinking by examples. (6)
Number patterns the rule which makes the sequence of numbers consist of
mathematical operations or calculations that are repeated. For examples of
numerical patterns are: Even numbers pattern -: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 1, 14, 16, 18, … Odd
numbers pattern -: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, … Fibonacci numbers pattern -: 1, 1,
2, 3, 5, 8 ,13, 21, … and so on.
Geometric patterns are that number patterns are made up of numbers and not
shapes. For example, Squares, circles, rectangles, ovals, triangles, pentagons,
hexagons, octagons, diamonds, and stars are commonly used shapes in both
complex and simple geometric pattern design.
1.3 What is the importance of learning patterns in mathematics? (4)
Patterns are at the heart of math. The ability to recognize and create patterns help
us make predictions based on our observations; this is an important skill in math.
Understanding patterns help prepare children for learning complex number concepts
and mathematical operations.
1.4 Consider the following pattern:
22 – 12 = 3
32 – 22 = 5
42 – 32 = 7
1.4.1 If the pattern continues, what is the next equation? (1)
52−42 = 9
1.4.2 Is the equation in 1.4.1 true? (1)
