Class 6 Mathematics — Chapter 1: Patterns in Mathematics

What you'll learn

• ▸Mathematics as the Study of Patterns
• ▸Introduction to Number Sequences
• ▸Recognizing Common Number Sequences
• ▸Figurate Numbers
• ▸Visualizing Number Patterns
• ▸Relationships Between Number Sequences
• ▸Identifying Patterns in Shapes (Geometry)

Chapter Summary

--- PAGE 1 --- 1 I II III IV V PATTERNS IN MATHEMATICS 0674CH01 1.1 What is Mathematics? Mathematics is, in large part, the search for patterns, and for the explanations as to why those patterns exist. Such patterns indeed exist all around us—in nature, in our homes and schools, and in the motion of the sun, moon, and stars. They occur in everything that we do and see, from shopping and cooking, to throwing a ball and playing games, to understanding weather patterns and using technology. The search for patterns and their explanations can be a fun and creative endeavour. It is for this reason that mathematicians think of mathematics both as an art and as a science. This year, we hope that you will get a chance to see the creativity and artistry involved in discovering and understanding mathematical patterns. It is important to keep in mind that mathematics aims to not just find out what patterns exist, but also the explanations for why they exist. Such explanations can often then be u…

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3. Explain the 'Virahāńka numbers' pattern. Get Solution →
4. According to the text, what is mathematics in large part the search for? Get Solution →
5. What is the name of the branch of mathematics that studies patterns in whole numbers? Get Solution →
6. Which number sequence is represented by 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, ...? Get Solution →
7. The text states that the branch of mathematics studying patterns in shapes is called what? Get Solution →
8. What does the word 'regular' signify in the term 'Regular Polygons'? Get Solution →

Did you know?

• 💡 Honeybees build honeycomb cells in perfect hexagons to save wax.
• 💡 Cicadas appear in prime number cycles, like 13 or 17 years, to avoid predators.
• 💡 The number zero was first used as a concept in ancient India around 500 AD.
• 💡 All snowflakes have six symmetrical sides, showcasing beautiful natural patterns.
• 💡 The Fibonacci sequence, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5..., appears in pinecones and sunflowers.

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