AAMENA HAFFEJEE
EMA2601: SECOND SEMESTER
ASSIGNMENT 2: 751579
1.1. IDENTIFYING TYPES OF PATTERNS WITH EXAMPLES AND RULES:
Colour patterns
A repeating colour pattern in the form of AAB as it has 3 elements (red, red, green).
Shape patterns
A repeating shape pattern in the form of AB as it has 2 shapes (heart, diamond).
Number pattern
To go from one number to the next: add 2.
Growth patterns
Add a block to each tower to make it grow taller.
Movement patterns
Jump on top of the stair and then jump down in the pattern form of AB.
, HOW PATTERNS CONTRIBUTE TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF COUNTING AND MATHEMATICAL
CONCEPTS:
Patterns help learners to learn about arrangement and how to make predictions, leading to
mathematical skills and to establish order in life.
Children who are able to identify mathematical patterns are able to predict later mathematical
achievement more than other abilities e.g. counting.
Patterns play a big part in creating a basis for the ideas of functions and algebra in the
foundation phase.
Enables learners to identify and describe patterns using terms such as “same as (=)”, “bigger
than (>), “smaller than (<)” etc.
Learners are encouraged to look for and evaluate patterns (pattern sniffing) which develops
mathematical thinking and understanding.
1.2. STAGE 1: CHILD CAN RECOGNISE A PATTERN
The child is able to identify a pattern from having encountered them before (due to previous
knowledge and experience). A pattern can be identified and represented in a form of repetitive
shapes, sizes, sound or rhythm, concrete objects, movement and colour.
(Example): In the picture shown below, we can identify the pattern through shape.
The repeating shape pattern in the form of AB as it has 2 shapes (heart, diamond).
STAGE 2: CHILD CAN DESCRIBE A PATTERN
The child will be able to outline the characteristics and qualities of the pattern. These aspects
illustrate the importance of analyzing patterns in classroom activities.
(Example for activity instruction):
Describe the shape(s), colour(s) and movement(s) that the pattern below possesses:
EMA2601: SECOND SEMESTER
ASSIGNMENT 2: 751579
1.1. IDENTIFYING TYPES OF PATTERNS WITH EXAMPLES AND RULES:
Colour patterns
A repeating colour pattern in the form of AAB as it has 3 elements (red, red, green).
Shape patterns
A repeating shape pattern in the form of AB as it has 2 shapes (heart, diamond).
Number pattern
To go from one number to the next: add 2.
Growth patterns
Add a block to each tower to make it grow taller.
Movement patterns
Jump on top of the stair and then jump down in the pattern form of AB.
, HOW PATTERNS CONTRIBUTE TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF COUNTING AND MATHEMATICAL
CONCEPTS:
Patterns help learners to learn about arrangement and how to make predictions, leading to
mathematical skills and to establish order in life.
Children who are able to identify mathematical patterns are able to predict later mathematical
achievement more than other abilities e.g. counting.
Patterns play a big part in creating a basis for the ideas of functions and algebra in the
foundation phase.
Enables learners to identify and describe patterns using terms such as “same as (=)”, “bigger
than (>), “smaller than (<)” etc.
Learners are encouraged to look for and evaluate patterns (pattern sniffing) which develops
mathematical thinking and understanding.
1.2. STAGE 1: CHILD CAN RECOGNISE A PATTERN
The child is able to identify a pattern from having encountered them before (due to previous
knowledge and experience). A pattern can be identified and represented in a form of repetitive
shapes, sizes, sound or rhythm, concrete objects, movement and colour.
(Example): In the picture shown below, we can identify the pattern through shape.
The repeating shape pattern in the form of AB as it has 2 shapes (heart, diamond).
STAGE 2: CHILD CAN DESCRIBE A PATTERN
The child will be able to outline the characteristics and qualities of the pattern. These aspects
illustrate the importance of analyzing patterns in classroom activities.
(Example for activity instruction):
Describe the shape(s), colour(s) and movement(s) that the pattern below possesses:
