Break the Train

We have continued to grow in understanding of patterns and demonstrated our knowledge today through a series of tasks. Each step required deeper thinking skills. It began with us each creating a pattern that 'challenged our brain':

The next step was to trade our pattern train with another member of the class. We then recorded our partner's pattern on paper:

 

This was followed by the higher-level skill of identifying the pattern unit and breaking the train into 'cars' (repeating units):

 

Next we cut our recorded paper pattern into pattern units:

Finally, we identified the pattern's name with letters:

Expect to see a post with pictures of our pattern wall soon! 

*Parents: If your child has not brought/emailed anything in with patterns, please encourage him to do so. See the previous post for more details.