EMA1501
EMERGENT MATHEMATICS
DEPARTMENT EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT 03
STUDENT NUMBER:
STUDENT NAMES:
, Question 1
1.1 Patterns are found everywhere in everyday life. In grade R, patternmaking
is offered during play time. The developmental sequence for teaching
patterning skills to young children has different stages.
Briefly name each stage of the development of patterns. Provide activities to
explain your understanding of these stages. Show your understanding and
enhance your presentation by illustrating each stage with pictures.
STAGE 1: CHILD CAN RECOGNISE A PATTERN
The child is able to identify a pattern from having encountered them before
(due to previous knowledge and experience). A pattern can be identified and
represented in a form of repetitive shapes, sizes, sound or rhythm, concrete
objects, movement and colour.
(Example): In the picture shown below, we can identify the pattern through
shape. The repeating shape pattern in the form of AB as it has 2 shapes
(heart, diamond).
STAGE 2: CHILD CAN DESCRIBE A PATTERN
The child will be able to outline the characteristics and qualities of the pattern.
These aspects illustrate the importance of analyzing patterns in classroom
activities.
(Example for activity instruction): Describe the shape(s), colour(s) and
movement(s) that the pattern below possesses:
(Answer/description): The zig-zag pattern is continuous throughout the image
creating a vibrant and flowy movement. The colours (black and white) defines
the shape and creates a split, creating individuality in the pattern.
EMERGENT MATHEMATICS
DEPARTMENT EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT 03
STUDENT NUMBER:
STUDENT NAMES:
, Question 1
1.1 Patterns are found everywhere in everyday life. In grade R, patternmaking
is offered during play time. The developmental sequence for teaching
patterning skills to young children has different stages.
Briefly name each stage of the development of patterns. Provide activities to
explain your understanding of these stages. Show your understanding and
enhance your presentation by illustrating each stage with pictures.
STAGE 1: CHILD CAN RECOGNISE A PATTERN
The child is able to identify a pattern from having encountered them before
(due to previous knowledge and experience). A pattern can be identified and
represented in a form of repetitive shapes, sizes, sound or rhythm, concrete
objects, movement and colour.
(Example): In the picture shown below, we can identify the pattern through
shape. The repeating shape pattern in the form of AB as it has 2 shapes
(heart, diamond).
STAGE 2: CHILD CAN DESCRIBE A PATTERN
The child will be able to outline the characteristics and qualities of the pattern.
These aspects illustrate the importance of analyzing patterns in classroom
activities.
(Example for activity instruction): Describe the shape(s), colour(s) and
movement(s) that the pattern below possesses:
(Answer/description): The zig-zag pattern is continuous throughout the image
creating a vibrant and flowy movement. The colours (black and white) defines
the shape and creates a split, creating individuality in the pattern.
