Mathematics
Number patterns
Educator section
Memorandum
Leaner section
Content
Activity: number patterns [lo 2.1]
4. A set of numbers that is obtained by following a rule (such as the above example ) is called a NUMBER SEQUENCE or NUMBER PATTERN.
5. Create your own number pattern.
- Choose any number less than 10. Write it down
- Multiply this number by 4 and add 3 to it. This will be the next number in your series . Write it down.
- Multiply the new number by 4 and add 3 to it. Write this number down also.
- Continue doing this until the first seven numbers of your series have been determined.
Write your completed series here__________________________________________
- Ask a friend to check if you have calculated your series correctly.
6. Quickly write down the following:
a. Your home telephone number: _____________________________________________________________________
b. Your identity number :________________________________________________
c. Your mother or father's cell phone number: _______________________________
d. Your school's telephone number: _______________________________________
- Do you recognise any patterns that make the numbers easier to memorise?______________________________________________________
- If so, what is the pattern?
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Assessment
Learning Outcome 2: The learner will be able to recognise, describe and represent patterns and relationships, as well as to solve problems using algebraic language and skills.
Assessment Standard 2.1: We know this when the learner investigates and extends numeric and geometric patterns looking for a relationship or rules, including patterns.