Students use coloured beads to make repeating pattern. They then identify the colour of specific beads in the pattern and explain how to work this out.
Students explain how they can work out how many striped or shaded beads are needed for a number of repeated 'sets', and identify the number of striped and shaded beads for given numbers of sets.
Students use problem-solving strategies to work out how to carry two men and two children across a river using one canoe. Students record their solution on a sheet provided.