Learning Path
Exploring Algebra with Infant classes Learning Path
By PDST
This learning path, suitable for infant classes, supports the exploration of the algebra strand through a series of challenges, tasks and activities.
5 resources in this Learning Path
1
Three Block Towers - Teacher Guide to Activity
https://nrich.maths.org/137 Added: 06 Oct 2017 Contributor: PDST Resource type:Nrich problem solving activity. Link explains the activity, provides worksheets for 3 blocks and 4 blocks challenge and a poster for the problem solving challenge.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- in
- Mathematics
Strand: Early Maths Activities
Strand unit: Classifying
Suggestions for use: Problem for Maths Week. Take pictures of the problem solving process and submit the PDST - Scoilnet Padlet.
Strand: Number
Strand unit: Comparing & Ordering
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- use the language of ordinal number: first, last
- use the language of ordinal number: first, second, third, last
Strand: Algebra
2
Junior Brainteaser - What Shape and Colour?
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/19394/19088.pdf Added: 28 Sep 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type:Document on a Junior Brainteaser - What Shape and Colour? Recommended by PDST Numeracy Team for Maths Week Daily Brainteaser Challenge. Answers can be submitted via @PDSTNumeracy @ScoilnetPrimary. Students will need to analyse the worksheet in order to recognise the hidden patterns and sequences.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Algebra
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- identify, copy and extend patterns in colour, shape and size
Suggestions for use: Together as a class, solve the Problem of the Day. Promote reasoning behind the solution.
Strand: Algebra
Suggestions for use: Whole class discussion by projecting onto whiteboard. Alternatively, set brainteaser challenge to groups with each group explaining the reasoning behind their problem solving solution. Alternatively, set as an independent brainteaser whereby students think think-pair-share their ideas.
3
Cracking Maths Pattern Video Junior Infants
https://youtu.be/eHwF1LhxRZ4 Added: 22 Aug 2016 Contributor: Eilis Siobhán Ní Mhurchú Resource type: Demonstration View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- in
- Mathematics
Strand: Algebra
4
Whole class maths game - Extending patterns (Senior Infants)
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/13140/12777.pdf Added: 01 Dec 2014 Contributor: Ann Moran Resource type: Game / Guide/notes / Lesson PlanWhole class maths game - Extending patterns (Senior Infants)
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- in
- Mathematics
Strand: Algebra
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- discover different arrays of the same number
- identify, copy and extend patterns in colour, shape, size and number (3-4 elements)
- recognise patterns and predict subsequent numbers
Suggestions for use: Whole class maths game - Extending patterns (Senior Infants)
5
Whole class maths game - Extending Patterns (Junior Infants)
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/13121/12758.pdf Added: 30 Nov 2014 Contributor: Ann Moran Resource type: Game / Guide/notes / Lesson PlanWhole class maths game - Extending Patterns (Junior Infants)
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- in
- Mathematics
Strand: Algebra
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- identify, copy and extend patterns in colour, shape and size
Suggestions for use: Whole class maths game - Extending Patterns (Junior Infants)
