Grade
PK

Math in Our World: Fence Pattern

The sun shines over a green field with a tree, a big bucket of apples and a fence. We can see 5 whole sections of the fence. Each section has one part that goes up and down, and 2 parts that go side to side. One goes across the top. One goes across the bottom.

Here’s a math puzzle for you: Patterns are everywhere! In this picture, we see a pattern with a fence. Some parts go up and down and some go side to side.

Can you name the pattern? Can you draw it?

We can’t see the whole fence. What do you think comes next?

Can you think about another way to show this pattern?

  • Look at the fence. Do you see the pattern? How can you talk about it?
  • Look at this part of the fence pattern below. Which part belongs in the blue box? How do you know?
A fence pattern. 1st, a part going up. Next, two parts going side to side. Then, a part going up. Next, two parts going sideways. Last, a blue box for what comes next. There are 3 choices. First, a part going up. Next, two parts going side to side. Then, a diagonal part.
  • Look around. What patterns do you see in your home?

Tell someone about your work. Ask them what patterns they see in their space.

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