Shape Patterns: Rules and Repeats
Year 2 Mathematics Recognising, Creating and Continuing Patterns
What is a Pattern?
Something that repeats again and again Follows a special rule We can predict what comes next Patterns are everywhere around us!
Spot the Pattern!
Look at this shape pattern: Triangle, Square, Triangle, Square, Triangle, ? What comes next? How do you know?
Is This Still a Pattern?
Triangle, Square, Triangle, Triangle, Square What do you think? Why or why not?
Creating Pattern Rules
Every pattern has a rule AB pattern: two shapes repeating ABC pattern: three shapes repeating AABB pattern: pairs of shapes repeating
2D Shapes vs 3D Shapes in Patterns
{"left":"2D Shapes (flat shapes)\nCircle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle","right":"3D Shapes (solid shapes)\nCube, Sphere, Cylinder, Cone"}
Your Turn: Create a Pattern!
Use your shape cut-outs Start with copying a simple pattern Then create your own pattern Can you explain your rule to a friend?
Remember Our Success Criteria
I can spot a pattern I can continue a pattern I can explain the rule