What mathematical concept can grade one children learn from using colored blocks to make patterns??

Answer 1

The following site has some good information on how to use colored blocks to teach mathematical concepts such as counting, patterns, measurement, addition, subtraction, multiplication and so on:

http://www.netrox.net/~labush/nctm.htm

The site focuses on the use of 'unifix cubes' and 'pattern blocks' but I think the same ideas could work just as well with regular colored blocks.

Answer 2

I have always wondered about that. I think its to help them understand things like probability: Joe had 3 red blocks and 8 blue ones, is there more of a chance of him picking blue or red from a bag? The kids try it out themselves and mostly they will get blues so there...they have the answer! If you know any first grader their teacher would be the greatest one to answer you Q. Hope this helps! : )

Answer 3

Perhaps: ability to continue pattern; being constructive; recognize the pattern; complex (pattern) or simple (pattern); similarities and differences

Answer 4

Well, patterns is a math concept in itself.

Answer 5

PATTERNS...patterns are important in math and reading and music and learning how to create patterns in math should transfer to other areas.

Answer 6

Base-ten concepts.

Lets say green = 1s
and blue = 10s
and yellow = 100s
and red = 1,000s
and orange = 10,000

get about 19 of each.

lay out blocks for child.

say, 5 green, 2 blue, 1 yellow and 1 red.
(1,125)

child needs to count out and tell you what the number is.

NOW give them 5 green

Let them know if they get ten of any they get to trade it in for the next color (similar to how you trade houses for hotels in monopoly)

child needs to count out again and let you know what the NEW number is.
(1,130)

Let them use paper and pencil if needed.