Mathematics / Year 1 / Number and Algebra / Patterns and algebra

Curriculum content descriptions

Investigate and describe number patterns formed by skip-counting and patterns with objects (ACMNA018)

Elaborations
  • using place-value patterns beyond the teens to generalise the number sequence and predict the next number
  • investigating patterns in the number system, such as the occurrence of a particular digit in the numbers to 100
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
  • Numeracy Numeracy
ScOT terms

Patterns,  Skip counting

Interactive

Monster choir: making patterns

Help monsters in a choir to make animal sounds in order. Make a sequence of up to four sounds. Choose monsters so that their sounds match the sequence. Repeat the pattern to make a song.

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Pass The Count - Calculate

This game allows students to practice their skip counting skills in small groups.

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See & Say - Calculate

This class warm-up game focuses on practising addition and subtraction strategies and developing algebraic thinking by using a rule applied to a list of numbers.

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Mind Mapping Numbers - Calculate

This activity provides a way for children to show and tell what they know about numbers. It can be modified for different age groups and used every day with a different number.

Downloadable

Algebra: Foundation to Year 9

This comprehensive resource describes the progression of algebra-related ideas and algebraic thinking. The resource demonstrates examples of relevant teaching strategies, investigations, activity plans and connected concepts in algebra including teaching and cultural implications.

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Whisper Whisper Loud - Calculate

This game explores number sequences and practises skip counting.

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Play School: Buttons and shapes

Have you ever looked at the buttons on your clothes? What shapes are they? You will find that most buttons are circles, but sometimes they can come in really different and interesting shapes, sizes and colours! What are some of the button shapes and colours mentioned in this video?

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Numbers Count: Importance of zero

How important is zero in place value? How would you write '50' if there was no zero?

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Count Us In, Ep 11: We can help you keep count!

Dodly is trying to keep count of the number of sheep in the backyard. Flynn helps Dodly to keep count by representing the numbers in different ways. They use models, drawings, strokes and numerals to keep count. Also discover the ways different cultures have recorded numbers.

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TIMES Module 1: Number and Algebra: counting and place value - teacher guide

This is a 16-page guide for teachers. It is a module introducing the concept of place value.

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Finding Shapes and Objects - Calculate

The focus of this activity is for students to count a variety of objects in their home environment and write the number for each.

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Number Walk Rich Task - Calculate

This downloadable lesson resource introduces the concept of ‘Number Walks’: taking a stroll with the class or group around the school or the local neighbourhood. Guided by the teacher, students note down anything they see that relates back to their understanding of the topic and then conduct a plenary session back in the ...

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How Many? - Calculate

The focus of this activity is for students to count a variety of objects in their home environment and write the number for each.

Interactive

Number trains

Arrange train carriages according to numbers on their sides. The numbers are represented in a range of formats such as words, numerals, dice dots or counting frames. Identify the numbers that come before and after starting numbers. Begin with numbers up to ten. Move on to work with larger numbers such as 40 and 50. Practise ...