Representing Patterns (Year 7)

Level: Year 7

Author: Leanne McMahon

Description:

This unit investigates the idea of representing patterns algebraically in the Year 7 classroom. According to the Australian Curriculum, by the end of Year 7, students should be introduced to the concept of variables as a way of representing numbers using letters. They should also be able to create algebraic expressions and evaluate them by substituting a given value for each variable. This series of lessons/ideas gives physical patterns and explains the 5 ways of representing these patterns:

1. As a diagram
2. In a verbal description
3. As a chart
4. As an algebraic formula
5. In graphical form

List of Resources:

• Visual patterns

For any  questions or queries please contact: choosemaths@amsi.org.au