Skittles and fruit loops

We did algebra for our strand maths last week and to make our patterning a bit more hands-on I brought in some skittles and fruit loops.  We practised continuing patterns on pattern cards and making up and recording our own patterns.  

 The student engagement in this activity reminded me of the importance of making lessons hands-on and using different materials to demonstrate ideas.  Having encountered the materials in everyday life made connections between prior experiences.

PTC 8. Demonstrate in practice their knowledge and understanding of how ākonga learn
i. enable ākonga to make connections between their prior experiences and learning and their current learning activities