Weekly Lesson Plan: Patterns in Mathematics – Class 6 (NCERT Chapter 1)
Duration: 1 Week (5 periods, approx. 35–40 minutes each)
Textbook: NCERT Class 6 Mathematics
Chapter: Chapter 1 – Patterns in Mathematics
🎯 Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, students will be able to:
- Recognize and continue number and shape patterns
- Identify arithmetic and geometric patterns
- Create patterns using rules
- Understand symmetry and patterns in nature and art
- Develop logical reasoning and observation skills
📅 Day-wise Plan
Day 1: Introduction to Patterns
Topic: What are Patterns?
Activities:
- Begin with examples: patterns on clothes, walls, nature (flowers, leaves, shells)
- Number patterns on the board: 2, 4, 6, __, __
- Ask students to find what comes next and why
Materials: Pictures of patterns in nature, board, chalk, textbook page 1–2
Assessment: Oral Q&A, quick fill-the-blank pattern
Day 2: Number Patterns (Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences)
Topic: Identifying Rules in Number Patterns
Activities:
- Introduce arithmetic patterns (e.g., +2, +5) and geometric patterns (×2, ÷2)
- Use a worksheet: Fill in missing numbers in patterns
- Group activity: Each group creates a number pattern and explains the rule
Materials: Worksheets, number cards
Assessment: Worksheet evaluation, peer review
Day 3: Patterns Using Shapes and Objects
Topic: Shape and Design Patterns
Activities:
- Use tangrams, paper cut-outs to form repeating and growing patterns
- Students draw their own shape patterns in notebooks
- Puzzle game: Continue the picture sequence
Materials: Tangram sets, colored paper, scissors, math notebook
Assessment: Sketch-and-show activity, notebook check
Day 4: Symmetry and Patterns in Nature and Art
Topic: Symmetry and Mirror Patterns
Activities:
- Fold-and-cut activity to show line symmetry
- Use mirrors to explore reflective patterns
- Show traditional art (rangoli, kolam) with patterns
Materials: Mirror, chart paper, scissors, samples of Indian traditional patterns
Assessment: Drawing symmetrical figures in notebook
Day 5: Create Your Own Pattern – Project Day
Topic: Integration and Creativity
Activities:
- Students design their own number or shape pattern
- Gallery walk: Present patterns with rule explained
- Recap quiz (5 short questions on types of patterns)
Materials: Chart paper, colors, ruler
Assessment: Pattern presentation, quiz scores
📌 Homework (Optional Daily Add-ons)
- Day 1: Find 3 patterns around your house
- Day 2: Complete 5 number patterns
- Day 3: Draw a shape pattern using triangles and circles
- Day 4: Find and draw something with symmetry
- Day 5: Revise all concepts and patterns learned