Guardian of the Rule

Content Name

Guardian of the Rule

Content Type

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Description

The Guardian of the Rule activity was first introduced as part of the National Numeracy Strategy over 20 years ago. The Guardian of the Rule tells us what 2, 3 and 5 map onto in a sequence, and we have to work out the rule and say what 8 maps onto! The Guardian helpfully uses Number Shapes / Numicon Shapes to help us find the rule.

Curricula

• Country

  England

  Key Stage:

  Key Stage 2

  Years:

  Year 6

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics

  Topics:

  • Algebra

  Programmes of Study:

  • express missing number problems algebraically
  • generate and describe linear number sequences

• Country

  Northern Ireland

  Key Stage:

  Key Stage 2

  Years:

  P6, P7

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics and Numeracy

  Topics:

  • Number

  Programmes of Study:

  • Explore and predict patterns and sequences of whole numbers, follow and formulate rules for generating sequences.

• Country

  Scotland

  Level:

  Second

  Years:

  P6, P7

  Subjects:

  • Numeracy and Maths

  Topics:

  • Number, Money and Measure

  Programmes of Study:

  • Having explored more complex number sequences, including well-known named number patterns, I can explain the rule used to generate the sequence, and apply it to extend the pattern.

• Country

  Wales

  Step:

  PS 3

  Years:

  Year 5, Year 6

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics and Numeracy

  Topics:

  • Algebra uses symbol systems to express the structure of mathematical relationships.

  Programmes of Study:

  • I can explore and create patterns of numbers and shapes. I can explain numerical sequences and spatial patterns in words and by generalising them.

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