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Patterns with Decimals

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are given a set of manipulatives to use to develop patterns. In groups, they follow the directions to determine which blocks go with which pattern and put them into the correct sequence. To end the lesson plan, they...
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Patterns on Parade

For Teachers 1st
First graders discover that patterns exist in sounds, movement, and objects. In this patterns lesson, 1st graders select two items from a group  and produce an alternating pattern.
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Follow the Pattern

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students survey patterns and relationships and then predict outcomes in real-world situations.
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Curated OER

Finding Patterns in Fractals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover patterns and sequences. They use a website to explore patterns and fractals. Students share their discovery of fractals and their patterns with the class. They develop a list of patterns used in everyday life.
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Spot The Pattern

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students study integers.  In this math lesson students complete several worksheets on arithmetic series, triangles and word problems. 
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Building Patterns Constantly

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students are introduced to some number patterns using buildings constructed with squares. They construct tables of patterns and finding the recurrence rule for a simple pattern where the increase from term to term is a constant.
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Searching For A Pattern

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate the concept of number patterns. They practice recognizing various forms of them. Students solve different problems using multiples of different numbers. The multiples are then explained to be in a sequence.
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Virginia Department of Education

Transformations

For Students 8th Standards
Geometry in life-sized dimensions! Using enlarged graph paper, pupils perform a series of transformations. By recording the initial and final placement of the images, they are able to analyze the patterns in the coordinates during a...
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Geography 360°

Exponents

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Don't let the rules overrule the lesson. Mental math steps in and helps learners understand exponent patterns. The material focuses on the introductory problems of exponents, such as simplifying expressions. Teacher guides are...
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Patterns

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the use of patterns in a data set. The set is disolayed visually using cubes. This helps struggling students to see the quantity in order to make comparisons more effectively.
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Patterns and Sequences

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine sequential number patterns and the Fibonacci sequence. Given number patterns, they determine the next number in a sequence. Students develop their own number patterns and exchange them with another to be solved.
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Tukutuku Patterns

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students complete a series of lessons involving Tukutuku patterns, their rotations and area formulae. They determine the algebraic formulae for sequences. They use images as they work through the lessons to find the number of crosses in...
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Guess My Rule

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars drill on math patterns, functions and Algebra. They construct and use tables to solve problems associated with mathematical relationships and identify a rule/equation. Students comprehend input/output to determine the...
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Guess My Rule: Diversity of Learners Adaptation

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students write equations if they change the data of the population to find patterns. They look for patterns in the data regarding male to female ratio (using the lowest possible). Students write a short story for the data that changes...
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Mental Math Blocks 2

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students solve eleven math problems. The problems include word problems from a variety of topics, such as money and tickets needed for a concert.
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Mental Math Blocks 3

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students solve eleven math problems. These include finding the missing digits of an addition problem and solving a word problem about picking up pieces of trash.
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Mental Math Blocks 4

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students solve eleven math problems. These include circling the product in a multiplication problem and writing a seven-digit number into words.
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Exploring Patterns

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders state the rule and next shape or number in the patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, 3rd graders recognize different patterns and continue them.
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K20 LEARN

Transformers Part 1 - Absolute Value and Quadratic Functions: Function Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Transform your instruction with an exploratory lesson! Young scholars manipulate absolute values and quadratic functions to look for transformation patterns. They use the patterns to write general rules of transformations.
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Number Patterns

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify number patterns. In this number lesson, 2nd graders find the rule or pattern in a group of numbers and continue the pattern using the rule. They create their own number pattern by making their own rule. 
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Jumping Rules

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice identifying number patterns. In this basic patterns lesson plan, 1st graders use a large number line and jump to certain numbers to create, identify or extend a pattern. This lesson plan includes a script to guide...
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Number Patterns

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders recognize patterns in a series of numbers and symbols. They also make their own patterns and explain them in writing. After practicing with a worksheet imbedded in this plan, 4th graders attempt to make up their own number...
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Patterns in Pascal's Triangle

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the patterns that exist in Pascal's Triangle. They explore multiples and factors. Sudents use an applet to create and color the multiples in Pascal's Triangle.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Analyzing Numeric and Geometric Patterns of Paper Pool

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use concrete and pictorial representation of geometric patterns to extend patterns. In this geometric patterns lesson plan, students identify patterns and extend them.