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Year 2 - Maths

Order and arrange objects in patterns and explain the patterns

Position and direction

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will order and arrange combinations of objects in patterns and sequences. They will consolidate and then extend understanding of position, direction

Lesson Summary

You will learn to order and arrange objects in patterns and you can talk about the patterns you have made.

Key Notes

  • A pattern is a systematic arrangement of shapes, objects or other elements according to a rule.
  • Patterns can be made by rotating a shape or object.
  • Fractions of a turn and direction of a turn can be used to describe the rule of a pattern.
  • A pattern can be extended by finding the unit of repeat.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Pattern: An arrangement that follows a rule. A repeated set of numbers, shapes or objects.
  • Unit of repeat: The part of a pattern that appears over and over again.
  • Rotate: To spin or turn.
  • Rotation: A turn.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may describe shapes as 'upside down' or 'on its side' rather than describing the rotations.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

A pattern is a systematic arrangement of shapes, objects or other elements according to a rule. Patterns can be made by rotating a shape or object.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Pattern'

An arrangement that follows a rule. A repeated set of numbers, shapes or objects. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: Children may describe shapes as 'upside down' or 'on its side' rather than describing the rotations. Correction: Display the keywords from previous lessons such as clockwise, quarter turn etc. Model describing the rotations using these keywords and provide opportunities for children to practice this when creating their own patterns.

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