What’s the pattern?

Pattern recognition means being able to spot certain things repeating. Recognising and re-using patterns is something we do in our everyday lives, whether it’s when we learn a new language or look at a piece of music.

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Where
At a computer
Ages
5–12
Subject
Computer Science

Patterns are everywhere! You’ll find patterns when you do your laundry and sort your socks, when you learn to read a map or when you start coding. Can you extend the patterns on the worksheet, with or without candy?

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