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Number Patterns Resource Bank

This resource bank consists of 20 activities exploring and investigating different number patterns. The activities include:

  • Finding simple number patterns on a number square
  • Finding the lowest common multiple
  • Finding factors of numbers
  • Finding prime numbers using Erastosthene’s sieve
  • Forming factor chains and factor trees
  • Exploring what happens when odd and even numbers are added
  • Representing number patterns using dots
  • Find a number given three of its properties
  • Exploring difference patterns
  • Representing patterns using matchsticks
  • Exploring number patterns on a geoboard
  • Investigating the possible number of intersections of straight lines
  • Investigating the Fibonacci sequence

These resources were produced at the Resources for Learning Development Unit in Bristol by a collaborative group of teachers: Laurinda Brown, Dave Hewitt, Jo Waddingham and Pat Evans.

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