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Mathematics·Geometry·procedural

Patterns & Sequences

Order and arrange combinations of mathematical objects in patterns and sequences

Suggested ages 6–7

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Learning journey

Your child is discovering the world of shapes — identifying properties of 2D and 3D shapes, learning how to combine shapes to make new ones, and describing positions and movements using mathematical language.

Evidence of understanding

  • Continue a repeating pattern of shapes or colours
  • Describe the rule for a given sequence of objects
  • Create own patterns and sequences using mathematical objects

Assessment prompt

Can Patterns & Sequences spot a repeating pattern made of shapes or objects and continue it, or create their own repeating pattern?

Standards alignment

Maths/Y2/GPD/1GB · uk-nc-2013

Order patterns and sequences

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1