Support your students in thinking like mathematicians with this engaging resource designed to build algorithmic thinking (creating and following rules), number investigation skills, and pattern recognition. Aligned to AC9M3N07, this set of worksheets and task cards helps students follow and create algorithms (rules) involving a sequence of steps and decisions, while describing and predicting the patterns that emerge.

Perfect for building logical reasoning and preparing students for future computational thinking, all in a fun, number-focused way!

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The worksheets will make excellent consolidation and review work and may be used to assess your students’ understanding. The task cards may be used for whole class games such as Scoot and Scavenger Hunt (instructions included) or by small groups or individuals during Maths rotations/centres. Recording sheets and answers are also included.

You will find:

✅ Teacher’s Notes

✅ 10 worksheets

✅ 2 sets of task cards (32 cards in each set)

✅ Task card recording sheets

✅ Scoot and Scavenger Hunt instructions

✅ Scoot and Scavenger Hunt recording sheets

Features:

🔹Builds logical thinking and structured problem-solving skills

🔹Ideal for independent work, homework, or group tasks

🔹Supports early introduction to computational thinking

🔹Worksheets printable in black-and-white for easy photocopying

🔹Colour and black-and-white available for task cards

Australian Curriculum Links:

AC9M3N07

(Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), downloaded from the Australian Curriculum website on 17/01/2025)

Perfect For:

• Australian Curriculum-aligned classrooms
• Pattern and algebra skill development
• Homework, fast finisher activities, or enrichment
• Whole class activities, Maths rotations or assessment tasks

Help your students make sense of number patterns and think in steps — all while building confidence with algorithms and decision-making!

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