Discovering Patterns

Prime students to recognize that mathematics is the search for patterns and explanations for why they exist.

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The Search for Patterns

Introduction to mathematics as the search for patterns.

Mathematics is, in large part, the search for patterns and the explanations as to why they exist. Such patterns exist all around us—in nature, in the motion of the sun, moon, and stars, and in everything from cooking to understanding weather patterns.

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Patterns Drive Humanity

Visual collage showing stars, DNA, and architecture.

$rich vibrant illustration, Kurzgesagt-inspired, bold shapes with subtle texturing, saturated but harmonious color palette, strong composition, professional science museum display quality. A concept illustration split into three cohesive panels showing how patterns propel humanity forward. Panel 1: The night sky with stylized orbital paths, stars, and a rocket heading towards Mars. Panel 2: A glowing, intricate DNA double helix representing genomics and disease cures. Panel 3: A sleek, complex modern bridge structure showcasing engineering and geometry.$

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Understanding mathematical patterns allows us to travel to Mars, cure diseases, and build complex infrastructure.

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What You Already Know

Checklist of prerequisite skills.

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Before You Start — Check What You Know

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Pattern Check

Diagnostic questions on basic number continuation.

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Look at this sequence of triangular numbers, which increases by adding the next counting number ( $+2, +3, +4, ...$ ). What comes next: $1, 3, 6, 10, 15, ...$ ?

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Pattern Check

Diagnostic questions on basic number continuation.

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Look at this sequence of triangular numbers, which increases by adding the next counting number ( $+2, +3, +4, ...$ ). What comes next: $1, 3, 6, 10, 15, ...$ ?

Hint

Concept: overview

Discovering Patterns

The Search for Patterns

Patterns Drive Humanity

What You Already Know

Pattern Check

Visualising Number Sequences

Relations Among Sequences

Patterns In Shapes

Chapter Review: Patterns In Mathematics

The Search for Patterns

Patterns Drive Humanity

What You Already Know

Pattern Check