Identifying Patterns in Sequences

The video tutorial introduces children to the concept of patterns in mathematics. It explains that patterns are sequences in which things are arranged. The teacher guides students through a worksheet with five rows, each containing a sequence of shapes or symbols. Students are encouraged to identify and complete the patterns in each row, reinforcing their understanding of the concept.

What is a pattern in mathematics?

• A type of mathematical operation

• An organized sequence of things

• A sequence of numbers

• A random arrangement of objects

In the first row of the worksheet, what shape comes after heart, circle, heart, circle?

• Square

• Triangle

• Circle

• Heart

What shape completes the sequence: triangle, square, triangle, square?

• Square

• Triangle

• Diamond

• Circle

In the fourth row, what smiley follows the sequence: happy, sad, happy, sad?

• Happy

• Angry

• Sad

• Surprised

What is the next object in the sequence: cloud, sun, star, cloud, sun?

• Cloud

• Moon

• Star

• Sun