MFP1501 Assignment 4 (Due 12 Sept 2023)

QUESTION 1

1.1.

There are several reasons why it is important to teach patterns in the Foundatio

Phase. Two of these reasons are:

Cognitive Development: Teaching patterns helps develop students’ cognitive skisuch as critical thinking, problem-solving, logical reasoning, and spatial awareneRecognizing patterns involves noticing similarities and differences, making connectioand predicting what comes next. These skills are fundamental for building a stromathematical foundation and are transferable to other areas of learning.