Geometric patterns

Patterns of growing shapes: count, make a table and find the rule. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.

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In a geometric pattern shapes grow, like matchsticks or blocks. Count the parts in each picture and make a table.

Picture	1	2	3	4	10
Matchsticks	4	7	10	13	31

Rule

Each new square adds 3 matchsticks: matchsticks = 3 × picture number + 1.

Tap when you could tell someone without looking.

Patterns in designs

Look for repetition, symmetry and turning in beadwork, tiles and mats: which part repeats?

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Remember this: your summary

Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.

Memory trick

Draw, count, table, rule.

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