Practice and Revision - Shapes and Patterns
Shapes can be combined to make patterns, and recognising patterns helps us understand order and predict what comes next.
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A pattern is a repeated sequence, like circle, square, circle, square, that follows a predictable order.
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We can create patterns using shapes, colours, or numbers, repeating them in a specific sequence.
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- A pattern is a repeated sequence.
- Example: circle, square, circle, square.
- Patterns can use shapes, colours or numbers.
- Patterns follow a predictable order.
- Recognising the rule helps predict what's next.
- Patterns are found in tiles and clothing.
- Nature also has patterns.
- Patterns help us understand order.