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Summary This pattern recognition activity is perfect for Hour of Code, a STEAM center, or to extend math instruction. In this activity, students practice decomposition (breaking something large into smaller parts), pattern recognition (finding what is similar), and their math facts. Student I Will Statement I will look for patterns to find the missing numbers. Standards - CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.A.4, 3.OA.B.6, 3.OA.C.7, 3.NBT.A.2 - CCSS.Math.Content.4.NBT.B.4-6 Instructional Format - Whole Class - Small Groups - Independent Practice - Partners Suggested Lesson Plan Page 1: Read and watch the video as a whole class to learn the directions. Pages 2-5: Model with the whole class how to use pattern recognition to determine the missing number. Remind students to select a tool in each frame to share their thinking. Page 6: Remind students to click the frame to select a tool to reflect on this activity.