Patterns

Patterns by Superheros: making a shape pattern using square and triangle

It's just like an arrangement of colours, shapes or things.

And so it is predictable just like this set of rings.

The pattern has us count by 2s so it would follow then

that 16 would be next in line, shall we try once again?

A pattern shows repeating in a certain type of way,

that helps you so you know what's next, like A, B, A, B, A...

You see there is an order, a type of design!

That's found among the children who are sitting in the line.

Once you catch on to the pattern, you can guess what is ahead

Try to guess which numbers next just based on what you've seen.

Start with 1, then 3, then 5 and follow that with 7.

The number 9 is what comes next, then you guessed right - 11!

Patterns Hunt around Wairoa School

Patterns are found everywhere, in cards, on yards, on a dress.

And knowing them will help you start a pattern with success.

The pattern on this kitchen floor is white, then black, then white.

If this design is followed then the floor will turn out right!

Patterns also can be found in numbers - take a look.

Each time the number grows by one like the pages in this book!

This pattern is known as skip counting - try it with some money.

The pattern just continues here until you reach the end.

1, 2, 3 and 1, 2, 3. You see the pattern here?

It goes from 1 to 2 then 3 - it's all becoming clear!