FMT3701 Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026 – Due July 2026

FMT3701 Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026 – Due July 2026

QUESTION 1
1.1 Explain the importance of recognizing patterns in early childhood education.
How do patterns serve as a foundation for developing algebraic concepts? (5)

Builds prediction skills – When children see patterns, they learn to predict what
comes next. This helps them think ahead and make good guesses.
Develops logical thinking – Patterns help children see how things are connected.
They learn to think in a logical way.
Builds mathematical foundations – Patterns are the basis for many math concepts.
As the study guide states, “mathematics is a science of pattern and order” (Study
Guide, Unit 1, p. 7; Van de Walle et al., 2014).
Helps make sense of the world – Children see patterns everywhere – in nature, in
music, in daily routines. Understanding patterns helps them make sense of their
world.