Use mathematical calculations to compare patterns and relationships.
Teachers can use 4.2C to sequence instruction on Math in patterns and monitor progress toward mastery.
Aligned tasks under 4.2C balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Math in patterns.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 4.2C.
Standard 4.2C describes the essential skills and understandings for Math in patterns in Grade 4. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Math in patterns, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 4.2C.
