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-IDL1923

Build bridges by adding triangular sections (each made up of three beams). Make bridges in order of increasing widths (increasing by at least one section each time). 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 ...

• TLF-IDL1938

Work out how many acrobats are needed to form towers in the shape of rectangular prisms. Start by building a prism with twelve acrobats: six acrobats in the base layer and six 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 ...

• TLF-IDM017686

Are you intrigued by patterns? Check out Vi Hart as she explains how to visualise patterns in prime numbers, using Ulam's Spiral. Watch as Vi creates patterns, using Pascal's Triangle to explore relationships in number. See what happens when she circles the odd numbers. What rule does she use to create the final pattern?

• 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-IDM016903

In a grade 6 mathematics class a teacher plans for, delivers and reflects on a lesson focusing on Number and Algebra. In planning the lesson, she articulates a preference for using open-ended problem-solving activities and resources that can cater for a range of abilities. In designing activities, and in selecting resources, ...

• 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 ...