Lesson

Title/Focus

Math Patterns

Date

11/25/14

Subject/Grade
Level

Math/Grade 4

Time
Duration

20 minutes

Unit

Patterns

Teacher

Miss. MacKenzie

OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES

General
Learning
Outcomes:
Specific
Learning
Outcomes:

Use patterns to describe the world and solve problems

Demonstrate an understanding of repeating patterns (three to five elements) by:

- Describing
- Extending
- Comparing
- Creating
Patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will:
1. Work with a partner to complete various types of patterns

ASSESSMENTS
Observations:
Key Questions:
Products/Performances:

Are student effectively making different patterns?

What is a pattern core?
What are the attributes that can be used to create a pattern?
Sound/Action Pattern
White Board Patterns

LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED

Math Program of Studies

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

White board markers
Pattern blocks

PROCEDURE
Prior to lesson
Attention Grabber
Assessment of Prior
Knowledge
Expectations for Learning
and Behaviour
Advance
Organizer/Agenda

Draw patterns on the board

Introduction
Identify the pattern core in these patterns:
- Add in 3 sound patterns
- Add in 3 action patterns
What is the pattern core? What are the different attributes used in patterns?
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Students raise hand and actively share answers.

Students work well with partners
Students do independent work, independently
Modelling model sound patterns
Guided Practice in partners students make up 1 sound pattern
Invite students to share sound pattern in front of class
Modelling action patterns
Guided Practice in partners students make up 1 action pattern
Invite students to share pattern in front of class
With Pattern blocks, ask students in partners to create a:
Color/Design Pattern
Shape Pattern
Position Pattern
Size/Thickness Pattern (show demonstration)
With white boards ask students to INDEPENDANTLY draw
Design Pattern
Shape Pattern

Time
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Position Pattern
Size Pattern

Transition to Body
Learning Activity #1

Teacher Notes: Assessments/

Differentiation

Learning Activity #2

Teacher Notes: Assessments/

Differentiation

Learning Activity #3

Teacher Notes: Assessments/

Differentiation

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Consolidation of Learning:

Feedback From Students:

Feedback To Students
Transition To Next Lesson

Sponge Activity/Activities

Reflections from the

lesson

Body
Modelling model sound patterns
Guided Practice in partners students make up 1 sound pattern
Invite students to share sound pattern in front of class
Modelling action patterns
Guided Practice in partners students make up 1 action pattern
Invite students to share pattern in front of class
Use popsicle sticks to pick partners
Ensure adequate time for creating pattern
Walk around to assist students who are confused or uncertain
With Pattern blocks, ask students in partners to create a:
Color/Design Pattern
Shape Pattern
Position Pattern
Size/Thickness Pattern (show demonstration)
Show students stacking method with pattern blocks
Discuss the different types of attributes we have NOW
With white boards ask students to INDEPENDANTLY draw
Design Pattern
Shape Pattern
Position Pattern
Size Pattern
Remind students not to erase their whiteboards
Walk around to ensure students are understanding
Allow students to use pattern blocks for assistance
Closure
Note students who are not able to complete white board task
independently
Whiteboard work

Time

Time

Once work has been checked by teacher, students may erase board and draw.