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Type Study Patterns Using the number
If a total of 15 black and white rocks are laid out like the
patterns below, how many black rocks will be used?
Manipulatives for Patterns
Creative and critical thinking skills can be enhanced with manipulatives. For practice with patterns, black and
white rocks are a great tool. Yet they are limited in color and size. The following shows a variety of
manipulatives that can be used to build patterns.
Cuisenaire Hundreds Pattern Attribute
Rods Board Blocks Blocks
These manipulatives can be used not only for patterns but also for categorizing, building number sense,
building spatial sense and more. This results in a comprehensive ability in mathematics.
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If a total of 15 black and white rocks are laid out like the
patterns below, how many black rocks will be used?
Manipulatives for Patterns
Creative and critical thinking skills can be enhanced with manipulatives. For practice with patterns, black and
white rocks are a great tool. Yet they are limited in color and size. The following shows a variety of
manipulatives that can be used to build patterns.
Cuisenaire Hundreds Pattern Attribute
Rods Board Blocks Blocks
These manipulatives can be used not only for patterns but also for categorizing, building number sense,
building spatial sense and more. This results in a comprehensive ability in mathematics.
18 NUMINO Challenge K2
