Thinking & Building

Pattern to Formula Engine

See a pattern, extend it, then write a formula and test if it predicts term 50. Includes a Guess the Rule game.

Why this tool helps: Students can continue patterns but freeze when asked to generalise to a formula. The test-and-predict loop makes generalisation safe to attempt.

Year levels: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 Curriculum: Australian Curriculum aligned

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