Early learning · Grades K–1
Sorting, positions and simple patterns
Say which feature stays the same: colour, shape, size or position.
Understand the idea
Look for a rule
Say which feature stays the same: colour, shape, size or position.
Explain your choice
More than one sorting rule may be possible. Name the rule you used.
Examples and reasoning
Which item belongs with a spoon and a fork?
a plate
a plate
Which item is usually worn on a foot?
a shoe
a shoe
Check your understanding
A red circle, blue circle and yellow circle are grouped together. Which feature is the same?
- shape
- position
- name of colour
- colour
Complete the pattern: clap, tap, clap, tap, clap, ___.
- tap
- jump
- sit
- clap
Complete the pattern: square, square, circle, square, square, ___.
- circle
- square
- triangle
- star
Order: Mia, Leo, Ava. Who is between Mia and Ava?
Answers and marking notes
Answers and marking notes
- shape
shape
- tap
tap
- circle
circle
- Leo
Leo
Learning preview · teacher review required. Grade bands are approximate, not official curriculum alignment.