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    Problem Solving

     

    LO: To confidently explain how and why calculations are correct using mathematical reasoning.

     

    Warm Up!
    Times Tables - Can we spot any patterns?

     

    Discuss:

    Mrs Chafey plants three seeds for every eight seeds 
    that Mrs Alexander plants. How many seeds has Mrs Chafey
    planted when Mrs Alexander has planted 64 seeds?

    Discuss with your friend - how would I work this out?

    Discuss with your friend - what pattern can you see?
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    Strategy: Looking for a pattern

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    Pattern

    Repeat

    Repeating pattern

    Rule

    Sequence

    Order

    Next

    Before

    After

    Continue

    Extend

    Predict

    Change

    Increase

    Decrease

    Shape pattern

    Relationship

    Odd

    Even

    Skip count

    Multiply

    Add

    Subtract

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