Change Lesson 5: Numerical Pattern Mastery

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

WALT: Predict the next shapes in a pattern by finding the rule.

Success criteria: I can identify the repeating rule, describe it in words and choose the correct next three shapes.

1. Pattern: ○ □ △ ○ □ △ ○ □ ____
Which set shows the next three shapes?

△ ○ □

○ □ △

□ △ ○

2. Size pattern: Small square, Medium square, Large square, Small square, Medium square, ____
Which set shows the next three shapes?

Large square, Small square, Medium square

Medium square, Large square, Medium square

Small square, Large square, Small square

3. Rotation pattern: triangle pointing up, triangle pointing right, triangle pointing up, triangle pointing right, ____
Which set shows the next three shapes?

triangle up, triangle right, triangle up

triangle right, triangle up, triangle right

triangle up, triangle up, triangle right

4. Pair pattern: ○ ○ □ □ △ △ ○ ○ ____
Which set shows the next three shapes?

□ □ △

△ △ ○

○ □ △

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Drawing

5. In your own words, describe the rule for Question 1 (use words like 'repeat' or 'cycle'):

6. For Question 3 (rotating triangles), draw the next three triangles as you expect them to appear. Label each drawing 1, 2, 3.

7. Create your own shape pattern using at least three different shapes. Write the first 6 items of your pattern and explain the rule.

8. Extension (Advanced learners): Make a pattern that changes shape and size (for example, small circle, big circle, small square, big square ...). Write your rule and predict the next three items.

Differentiation: Use physical shapes or coloured counters to support making patterns; ask a peer to explain their rule aloud.

Extension idea: Challenge a friend by creating a pattern that includes rotation, size and colour changes — then swap and solve.