Repeating Patterns

Strand: Patterns and Relations (Patterns)
Outcomes: 1, 2

Step 5: Follow-up on Assessment

Guiding Questions

What conclusions can be made from assessment information?
How effective have instructional approaches been?
What are the next steps in instruction?

A. Addressing Gaps in Learning

If a student is having difficulty learning, is confused with identification of patterns or is unable to translate them into the core letters, he or she may need more work using manipulatives to create and identify simple ABAB patterns. To use simple patterns, try to ensure that only one attribute is different as students begin to identify patterns. Ensure you are using language students understand and have them mimic your patterns at first. Work up from ABAB to ABCABC to ABBABB or AABAAB to help students build on what they already know.

B. Reinforcing and Extending Learning

Students who have achieved or exceeded the outcomes will benefit from ongoing opportunities to apply and extend their learning.

Strategies for Reinforcing and Extending Learning Word