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Solving for the Unknown

How to Make Teaching Patterns Painless

by Brain Ninjas

Patterns are everywhere! Use this set of activities and lessons to show your students where they can find patterns in nature, in math class and how patterns and math are connected. Come have a read and get your upper elementary patterns unit planned in minutes.

For younger grades, teaching patterns seems easier because the use of pattern blocks and colour makes it more fun and interesting. But older grades benefit from finding patterns, too. How do patterns help build math brains? They help teach number sense, develop numerical thinking, and help students make predictions based on what they know. Come learn some of the activities we use to make teaching patterns painless.

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Filed Under: Engaging Lessons Tagged With: Algebra, interactive math notebooks, Interactive Notebooks, Math Worksheets, Pattern Lessons, Patterns, Solving for the Unknown, task cards, Worksheets

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