Mathematics / Year 6 / Number and Algebra / Patterns and algebra

• TLF-IDL1935

Work out how many acrobats are needed to form square-shaped human towers. Start by building a square tower with four acrobats: two acrobats in the base layer and two acrobats standing on their shoulders. Examine a table and graph of the total number of acrobats in the towers. Predict the number of acrobats needed to build ...

• TLF-IDL1925

Build bridges by adding regular sections (each made up of three beams plus a shared beam). Examine a table and graph of the total number of beams used in bridges of different sizes. Predict the number of beams needed to build a wider span. Describe the number pattern. This learning object is the fourth in a series of five ...

• TLF-IDL1924

Build bridges by adding quadrilateral sections (each made up of four beams). Examine a table and graph of the total number of beams used in bridges of different sizes. Predict the number of beams needed to build bridges with wider spans. Describe the number pattern. This learning object is the third in a series of five ...

• TLF-IDL5980

Balance scales by using blobs. Using non-unit ratios, such as 3:2, 4:5 or 5:2, explore how many black blobs and white blobs balance each other. Discover the rule that balances the scales with the correct number and type of blobs. For example, 3 black blobs balance 2 white blobs. Find out how many black blobs balance 4 white ...

• TLF-IDM021853

This series of lessons explores number patterns and their rules, exploring pre-algebra ideas in a real-world setting. Students investigate how the geometric construction of chicken boxes (with toothpicks and chickpeas) is reflected in number patterns. The unit provides opportunities to expand to the more algebraic idea ...

• TLF-IDM019629

Use this open exploration tool to explore patterns in geometry, fractions, area and perimeter by creating your own shapes or filling in shapes. Use the text tool to annotate your representations. Great for work on fractions, symmetry and area. Free when reviewed on 12/5/2015.

• TLF-IDM015446

The golden ratio, Phi: fact or fallacy? What about the Fibonacci sequence? We are told this ratio and its cousin Fibonacci occur everywhere in nature. Let's see which of these claims stacks up when put to the test.

• TLF-IDS4684

This interactive animated presentation includes different scenarios in which visual, geometrical and numerical patterns are identified, explained and described. Students are engaged in extending patterns; and creating and using rules to describe and extend the patterns.

• TLF-IDM013919

This is a web page that comprehensively covers the teaching of the conceptual understanding of fractions through links to six sections. The first section covers the ‘Big ideas’ behind fractions, while the second section uses research findings to identify some common misunderstandings when learning fractions. The third explores ...

• TLF-IDM009217

This curriculum resource package is a ten-week middle years teaching plan and set of supporting resources to extend students' understanding of patterns and sequences. Students: identify, describe and extend patterns; construct tables of values; plot graphs; and develop skills to describe algebraically the relationships ...