Patterns
Shapes and Patterns for Class 2 Maths
When a group of shapes or a single shape is repeated, it is called a pattern in the given shapes.
In this learning concept, the students will learn about shapes and patterns for class 2. They will learn about the
mathematical patterns in nature.
In this learning concept, the students will learn:
- Growing pattern
- Repeating pattern
- Man-made pattern
Each concept is explained to class 2 maths students using illustrations, examples, and mind maps. Students can
assess their learning by solving the two printable worksheets given at the pages’ end.
Download the shapes and patterns worksheet for class 2 and check the solutions for the concept of shapes and
patterns for class 2 maths provided in PDF format.
A pattern is something that is arranged in a specific manner and repeated over and over again.
Patterns Around Us
In our surroundings, we can find so many different patterns. Some of them are man-made, and some of them are present in nature.
Following are some examples of patterns which are commonly found in nature.
Following are examples of man-made patterns.
We can classify patters as:
- Growing Patterns
- Repeating Patterns
Growing Pattern
If the shapes in the pattern keep on growing in number, then it is called the growing pattern.
Example:
In this pattern, the number of triangles is increasing by one.
Growing Pattern in Nature
The peacock’s tail is an example of a growing pattern in nature.
Here the design of the feather is shown on right. The design of the feather is repeated many times in the tail of the peacock.
Repeating Pattern
If the shapes in the pattern are repeating, then it is called a repeating pattern.
Example:
In this pattern, after a heart shape, there is a hexagon.
Mathematical Patterns in Nature
The Honey hive of bees is an example of a repeating pattern in nature.
Here, hexagonal shapes are repeating themselves to form a hive.
