Patterns Unplugged Activity: Elephants, Cats and Cars

Computing

• Pattern and generalisation are a component of computational thinking.

Computing Science

• Understanding the world through computational thinking

Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities (TSPC)

• Ask focused questions
• Select, classify, compare and evaluate information
• Sequence, order, classify and make comparisons

Mathematics and Numeracy Communicating mathematically

• Understand mathematical language and use it to discuss their work and explain their thinking
• Ask and respond to open ended questions and explain their thinking

Sorting (F)

• Sort for one criterion using two property collection
• Sort and re-sort materials

Patterns and relationships

• Match objects in real contexts
• Recognise simple patterns
• Recognise general patterns
• Explain their way of thinking

AoLE
Science and Technology

What Matters Statement
Computation is the foundation for our digital world

Descriptions of learning
Progression Step 2

• I can use computational thinking techniques, through unplugged or offline activities.

AoLE
Languages, Literacy and Communication

What Matters Statement
Expressing ourselves through languages is key to communication.

Descriptions of learning
Progression Step 3

• I can speak clearly, varying expression and gestures to communicate my ideas.