This module focuses on describing, reproducing, extending, and creating patterns with one or more attributes, and translating patterns from one form to another. Emphasis is also placed on describing equality and inequality, and recording equality using the equal symbol.

Also included:

• materials lists
• activity descriptions
• questioning techniques
• problem-solving examples
• activity centre and extension ideas
• assessment suggestions
• activity sheets and visuals

All modules include a list of children’s books and websites related to the mathematics topics introduced, a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Mathematics program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that students use and develop during mathematics inquiry), and a classroom assessment plan and record-keeping templates.