Grade 8 Mathematics – Geometric Patterns

Grade 8 Mathematics – Numeric & Geometric Patterns

COURSE OVERVIEW

In this course, learners will develop an understanding of geometric patterns and how shapes and diagrams change according to mathematical rules.

Learners will learn how to identify, describe and extend geometric patterns, determine relationships between pattern numbers and the number of elements in each pattern, and develop rules for geometric sequences.

The course includes video lessons, worked examples, quizzes and a mastery test to help learners develop algebraic reasoning and prepare for Grade 8 CAPS Mathematics assessments.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Identify and recognise geometric patterns.
• Describe how a geometric pattern changes from one stage to the next.
• Extend geometric patterns.
• Determine missing stages or values in geometric patterns.
• Represent geometric patterns using tables.
• Identify relationships between the pattern number and number of elements.
• Determine rules for geometric patterns.
• Use rules to calculate values for later stages of a pattern.
• Connect geometric patterns to algebraic thinking.
• Solve Grade 8 CAPS exam-style questions involving geometric patterns.