Activity:Objective: The learner generates patterns (M10-AL-Ia-1)

1. Describes patterns;

2. Gives the next symbol or term;

3. Finds the next few terms given the 𝑛

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term;

4. Finds the next term of a given sequence.

Subject: Mathematics

Grade Level: Grade 10

Learning across curriculum:

1. Science - Identifying patterns in scientific data

2. History - Analyzing historical events and identifying patterns

3. English - Analyzing patterns in literary texts

Review Motivation:

1. Show a video clip of a magic trick where a magician predicts the next number in a
sequence.

2. Display a series of images and ask students to identify the pattern.

3. Present a riddle where students have to figure out the next number in a sequence.

Activity 1: Describing Patterns

Materials: Whiteboard, markers, pattern cards

Instructions:

1. Introduce the concept of patterns and explain its importance in mathematics.

2. Show different pattern cards and ask students to describe the patterns they see.

3. Write down their descriptions on the whiteboard.

4. Discuss the similarities and differences in their descriptions.

5. Provide feedback and guide students in improving their descriptions.

Assessment Questions:

1. What is a pattern?

2. Can you give an example of a pattern in everyday life?

Activity 2: Finding the Next Term

Materials: Worksheets, pencils

Instructions:

1. Distribute worksheets with incomplete patterns.

2. Instruct students to find the missing term in each pattern.

3. Encourage them to explain their reasoning for their answers.

4. Collect and check their worksheets.

5. Provide feedback and discuss different strategies for finding the next term.

Assessment Questions:

1. What strategy did you use to find the missing term?

2. Can you explain why your answer is correct?

Activity 3: Finding the Next Few Terms

Materials: Whiteboard, markers

Instructions:

1. Write a sequence on the whiteboard, leaving the last few terms blank.

2. Ask students to work in pairs and fill in the missing terms.

3. Have each pair present their solutions and explain their reasoning.

4. Discuss different approaches and strategies used by the students.

5. Provide feedback and guide students in improving their solutions.

Assessment Questions:

1. How did you determine the missing terms in the sequence?

2. Can you find more terms in the sequence?

Activity 4: Finding the Next Term of a Given Sequence

Material: Worksheets, pencils

Instructions:

1. Distribute worksheets with incomplete sequences.

2. Instruct students to find the next term of each sequence.

3. Encourage them to explain their reasoning for their answers.

4 Collect and check their worksheets.

5. Provide feedback and discuss different strategies for finding the next term.

Rubric:
Criteria:

1. Correctness: Did the student accurately find the next term of each sequence? (5
points)

2. Explanation: Did the student provide a clear and logical explanation for their
answers? (5 points)

3. Strategy: Did the student use an effective strategy for finding the next term? (5
points)

Analysis:

Review the students' performance in each activity and identify common areas of
strength and weakness. Provide additional practice or clarification for concepts that
need further reinforcement.

Abstraction:

Summarize the key concepts and strategies learned in the lesson, emphasizing the
importance of patterns in mathematics and real-life applications.

Application:

Present a real-life problem that involves identifying and analyzing patterns, such as
predicting future trends based on historical data or analyzing a sequence of events.

Assessment:

Teachers can assess the learning of students through observation during activities,
class participation, and completion of worksheets. Rubrics can be used to evaluate
the accuracy and clarity of their solutions.

Assignment:

Assign students to create their own patterns and write a description, find the next
term, and find the next few terms. They can present their patterns and solutions in
the next class.