::References::

Papic, M. (2007). Promoting repeating patterns with young children - More that just alternating colours. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 12(3), 8-13.

Warren, E., & Cooper, T. (2006).  Using repeating patterns to explore functional thinking. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 11(1), 9-14.

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