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Day 177 · Pattern without needing soundFoundation Maths · T4 W35–36 · Day 177 lesson

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Foundation / Mathematics / Term 4 / Weeks 35 36

Part of the full two-week lesson sequence. Check the pack guide and taught point before teaching.

Open for this lesson: Pack guide · Sources and materials · Worked swaps · Fresh learner checks · Aids and text routes.

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Target/code: recognise/copy/continue an alternating TAP–CLAP cue in two or more representations; AC9MFA01. Prepare: P177 broad word/picture cards, adult cue or optional original WAV and exact alternative. No child hearing or clapping is required.

  1. Notice · 3 min. Adult points to TAP, CLAP, TAP, CLAP on cards while optionally making the cues. Ask which two labels return; let the child choose paper, touch or sound.
  2. Model · 4 min. Box TAP–CLAP as one complete unit, then copy it on the table. Do not assess rhythm speed or volume.
  3. Guide · 5 min. Child/directing adult lays out six cues P177 in order; if using sound, pause and check against the printed exact transcript.
  4. Independent route · 7 min. Day 177 A/B/C can be a pretend stage cue, paper sign sequence or tactile strip. Require next TAP–CLAP and a description/point to the two-part unit.
  5. Reason check · 4 min. Swap one middle CLAP/TAP card. Ask the child where the repeat breaks and what repair restores it.
  6. Exit · 2 min. Child points, signs, says or directs the unit once. If sound is inaccessible, the visual/tactile equivalent is the complete task.