Pre-Number Concepts and Patterning

Flashcards about Pre-Number Concepts and Patterning based on lecture notes.

What is patterning?

Patterning is a form of ordering.

Describe an AB pattern.

An AB pattern is a repeating pattern where the core is AB and this pattern must end with B.

What is the order of teaching patterning?

Recognizing, extending, and creating patterns.

Where should you start when teaching pattern recognition?

Start with getting children to recognize patterns in the environment or nature.

How can children extend patterns?

Using various manipulatives such as stringing beads or putting pegs on a pegboard in specific patterns.

What are the different ways to vary the challenge in patterning?

Varying core elements, removing elements in a repeating pattern, and growing patterns.

How do varying core elements affect the difficulty of a pattern?

The difficulty level increases when the core element varies by two or more attributes, e.g., color and shape.

What is involved in removing elements in a repeating pattern?

Challenge children to fill in the gaps in a repeating pattern where one or more pieces have been removed.

What is an example of a growing pattern?

Growing patterns such as AB ABB ABBB.

What can patterning be facilitated with?

Pattern cards (teacher-made).

When should card colors be the closest to the real object colors

If color is a key characteristic in the pattern, ensure that a card is chosen as close as possible to the objects provided.

When should pattern cards be black and white?

If color is not a key characteristic in the pattern, or if all the objects provided are of the same color, simply create black-and-white pattern cards.

How can patterning be facilitated?

Provide sufficient materials, ask children to extend the pattern until an item is not available, and provide large table or floor space.

What should you do when teaching patterning. and why?

Describe what is seen, like 'apple-pear, apple-pear,' instead of using code language like 'AAB, AAB'.

How do you accomodate children's fine motor skill maturation in patterniong tasks?

Use solid shapes for younger children and proceed to flat shapes as their fine motor skills improve.

What type of grid should be used for patterning?

It is NOT appropriate to use a multi-layer grid for patterning; use a simple row instead.

What should preschool children work with in patterning?

Work with real, concrete objects first, followed by pattern cards.

What strategies can be used to facilitate pre-number skills?

Informal/authentic learning, purposeful play, asking questions and structured activities.

What examples can be used for informal/authentic learning of pre-number concepts?

Talk about small, medium, and large T-shirts, members of the family, or the height of classmates.

What are examples of purposeful play for pre-number skills?

Arrange blocks in a corner according to their shape, return toys to the correct containers, or sort dinosaurs of different kinds during playtime.

What can structured activities incorporate to add meaning to numeracy concept learning?

Incorporating stories to set meaningful contexts for the learning and understanding of numeracy concepts/skills.

How can you use questions to facilitate learning?

Use questions to encourage children to talk about and share with others how they have completed a task.

What questions can you ask regarding sorting activities to facilitate learning?

Facilitate children's learning by asking questions like, 'How can/did you sort these objects?' or 'Why did you sort the objects this way?'