1. Patterning is an appropriate activity for children in the concrete operations stage because
they need to understand the concept of patterning to succeed in elementary-level mathematics.
it is always included in primary-level workbooks.
they are very rigid in their thinking and enjoy repetition.
they are naturally seeking the rules and regulations in the world.
MS.CHAR.08.08.02 – Assess, plan, teach, and evaluate pattern lessons in line with national
standards.
United States – NAEYC.05c – Design, implement, and evaluate developmentally meaningful
and challenging curriculum for each child.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understanding
2. Chan carefully draws the pattern that appears in half of an orange. This activity is called
copy and extend patterns using objects.
copy and extend patterns using task cards.
observe and describe patterns in natural materials.
MS.CHAR.08.08.02 – Assess, plan, teach, and evaluate pattern lessons in line with national
standards.
United States – NAEYC.05c – Design, implement, and evaluate developmentally meaningful
and challenging curriculum for each child.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understanding
3. Brent examines some patterns drawn on a card. Then he takes some Unifix Cubes and makes the same designs and
adds two more designs. This type of activity is called
copy and extend patterns using objects.
copy and extend patterns using task cards.
observe and describe patterns in natural materials.
MS.CHAR.08.08.02 – Assess, plan, teach, and evaluate pattern lessons in line with national
standards.
United States – NAEYC.05c – Design, implement, and evaluate developmentally meaningful
and challenging curriculum for each child.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understanding
4. A challenging way to extend a number pattern (such as 1, 3, 5, __, __,) is by
counting on your fingers.
using a pocket calculator.
using a number chart combination.
MS.CHAR.08.08.02 – Assess, plan, teach, and evaluate pattern lessons in line with national
standards.
United States – NAEYC.05c – Design, implement, and evaluate developmentally meaningful
and challenging curriculum for each child.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understanding