Count and Build Beat Patterns

Use the numbered activities in order. The complete practice sheet is an alternative to the first three focused activities and is not repeated in this pack.
Keep the answer folder separate from student copies. Partner A and B cards contain complementary information; give each learner only their own card.

Learning goals:
- Read labeled durations and combine a short rhythm.

Before you begin:
Understand the words and representations introduced in the Explore activity.

Teaching steps:
1. Begin with: How many beats are in the shown pattern?
2. Connect the response to: A four-beat pattern begins with 1 and 1. How many beats remain?
3. Ask students to apply the idea: Do 1, 1, 2 and 2, 2 have the same total? Are their patterns identical?

Watch for: Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

Activity order:
1. learn — steady-beat-and-patterns-learn
2. practice — steady-beat-and-patterns-practice
3. apply — steady-beat-and-patterns-apply
4. review — steady-beat-and-patterns-review
5. check — steady-beat-and-patterns-check

These activities provide evidence to discuss. Completion alone does not establish mastery.
Paper size and page numbers are preserved in each PDF. Use the matching Sheet ID when checking an answer key.
