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Mathew Wahome
Patterns
What is a pattern?
A pattern is something that repeats in order.
Kinds of patterns
- Colour pattern: red, blue, red, blue
- Shape pattern: circle, square, circle, square
- Line pattern: straight, zigzag, straight, zigzag
Patterns in Kenya
Kenyan beadwork, baskets (kiondo) and kitenge cloth use beautiful repeating patterns.
Try it
- Continue: red, blue, red, blue, ...
- Draw a shape pattern of your own.
- Colour a border pattern on paper.
Quick Knowledge Check
Q1. A pattern is something that...
A
Repeats in order
B
Never repeats
C
Is always red
D
Is always round
Reveal Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: Option A (Repeats in order)
Patterns repeat.
Q2. What comes next: red, blue, red, blue, ...?
A
Red
B
Blue
C
Green
D
Yellow
Reveal Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: Option A (Red)
The pattern repeats red next.
Q3. Which Kenyan craft uses patterns?
A
Beadwork
B
Cars
C
Phones
D
Bricks
Reveal Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: Option A (Beadwork)
Beadwork uses patterns.
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