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Math Pattern Strips (Algebra) - Numbers
A comprehensive pack of number pattern strips. Everything you need for a differentiated math lesson.
Numbers under 100
20 x Strips to identify the pattern and continue it.
20 x Strips to find the missing number.
Pattern reference (teacher guide)
Student recording sheet and teacher answer sheet (for the ‘find the missing number’ strips)
Numbers over 100
20 x Strips to identify the pattern and continue it.
20 x Strips to find the missing number.
Pattern reference (teacher guide)
Student recording sheet and teacher answer sheet (for the ‘find the missing number’ strips)
More challenging
12 x Strips to identify the pattern and continue it.
12 x Strips to find the missing number.
Pattern reference (teacher guide)
Student recording sheet and teacher answer sheet (for the ‘find the missing number’ strips)
All pattern strips contain increasing and decreasing number patterns.
The sets of number pattern strips are provided in 2 different formats. Simply print the format you want to use. For example:
• 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34 …
• 22, 24, 26, 28, __, 32, 34 …
There are 104 number strips in total. There are 52 different number pattern sequences.
The ‘more challenging’ strips have number patterns such as:
90, 80, 81, 71, 72, 62, 63, 53 … (subtract 10 then add 1)
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Math Pattern Cards (Algebra) - growing/extending patterns
A set of 24 ‘growing’ or ‘extending’ pattern cards for use in Algebra math lessons.
Print friendly – black and white.
This resource contains:
24 growing pattern cards (3 different formats – see below)
Student recording sheet
Answer sheet – for the cards with a missing pattern in the sequence.
The set of growing pattern cards are provided in 3 different formats. Simply print the format you want to use.
• Identify the missing pattern in the sequence and record it on the sheet provided (cards are numbered 1-24).
• Identify the growing pattern and draw the next one in the sequence (cards are numbered 1-24)
• Identify the growing pattern and draw the next one in the sequence (cards are not numbered, allowing you more freedom in their use)
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Math Pattern Strips (Algebra) - word and letter patterns
A fun set of word pattern strips. Use as a literacy task or make it part of your algebra unit when looking at patterns in math.
This resource contains
12 x Strips to identify the pattern and continue it.
12 x Strips to find the missing word
Pattern reference (teacher guide)
Student recording sheet and teacher answer sheet (for the ‘find the missing word’ strips)
A blank template for students to make up their own word patterns.
The set of word pattern strips are provided in 2 different formats. Simply print the format you want to use. For example:
• Cat, duck, cow, dog, camel, dragon…
• Cat, duck, ___, dog, camel, dragon …
So there are 12 different patterns and 24 different strips.
There are many different possible answers for all of the word patterns in this resource, but the answer must follow the ‘rule’. For example, in the list above, any animal that begins with the letter ‘c’ would fit in the gap.
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Pattern Strips for Maths - toy heads
12 fun pattern strips that can be used during an algebra unit in math. Includes all of the resources that you will need for an engaging lesson. Simply print and you’re ready to go!
This resource includes:
• 12 pattern strips
• Pattern reference (ABCD pattern guide)
• Task card – “Can you identify the pattern and continue it?”
• 12 toy heads (6 on a page. Use these as support materials)
• Recording sheet – students identify the sequence and record the next head.
• Recording sheet – students identify the sequence and record the next 4 heads.
• Answer sheets for both recording sheets.
• Toy head strip template - students can make up their own sequences.
• Plain strip template
The patterns are:
AB, ABC, ABCD, ABBC, AAB, ABB, ABBCC, AABC, ABCB, ABCC, AABB, ABBA.
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Matariki - Math Art - Parabolic Curve Stars
Celebrate the Māori New Year with this activity that includes a math focus (parabolic curves).
Parabolic Curves – draw a series of straight intersecting lines between dots on the template and watch curves magically appear! Super-fun and engaging.
4 DIFFERENT TYPES OF STARS:
♦ 4-point
♦ 5-point
♦ 6-point
♦ 8-point
4 ACTIVITY OPTIONS:
♦ Create the star and write a fact about Matariki in the box underneath.
♦ Create the star on the circle template, cut it out and glue on a coloured piece of paper/card. Type or write a fact about Matariki and glue it underneath.
♦ Create the star on the circle template. Cut it out and glue it onto some card. Write a fact about Matariki on the back and hang it.
♦ Use the example stars as a colouring activity only. Display any way you wish.
INCLUDED:
♦ Instructions.
♦ 4, 5, 6, 8 star templates with box to write in underneath
♦ 4, 5, 6, 8 star templates in circle
♦ 4, 5, 6, 8 star templates in circle with lines already drawn
INSTRUCTIONS:
Easy-to-follow instructions are included. One instruction is written and shown on an A4 size page so they are great to show via a data projector if you have one. The pattern is very simple (eg. join dot 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, etc).
A black ball-point pen and coloured pencils are recommended for completing this activity.
Please note that some of the templates included in this resource are also found in one of my other resources:
STAR ART – using parabolic curves.
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Sun and Moon Art
A fun, creative and bright art project for your students to enjoy. Select the template that best fits your students.
3 Different Templates:
♦ draw your own patterns and then add colour.
♦ draw half of the patterns and then add colour.
♦ just add colour.
Suggested Colouring:
♦ Moon side - cool colours (shades of blue, green, purple)
♦ Sun side - warm colours (shades of red, yellow, orange)
Suggested Curriculum Links:
♦ Māori myths and legends (Rona and the Moon; Maui and the Sun).
♦ Solar system / Space / Night and Day study.
♦ Maths – geometry (patterns, shapes).
Also a great activity during busy assessment periods … your students can work on this independently while you’re testing :)
Designed on A4 size paper.
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