Number patterns and algebraic thinking description
Figuring out how a pattern works brings predictability and allows the making of generalisations. This sub-element describes how a student becomes increasingly able to identify a pattern as something that is a discernible regularity in a group of numbers …
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NPA2
Identifying and creating patterns identifies standard patterns (dice or domino) without counting individual items creates repeating patterns with numbers and shapes (circle, square, circle, square or 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3)
NPA2 | Number patterns and algebraic thinking | Number sense and algebra | National Numeracy Learning Progression | National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions | Resources
NPA4
Continuing number patterns continues patterns where the difference between each term is the same number (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 …) describes rules for continuing patterns where the difference between each term is the same number (to find the next number …
NPA4 | Number patterns and algebraic thinking | Number sense and algebra | National Numeracy Learning Progression | National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions | Resources