Patterns were mostly left out of the common-core math standards in the early grades (kindergarten and 1st grade) due to a lack of evidence that they helped children understand later math concepts.

Patterns are simple sequences that repeat over and over again in a certain order. Supporting children’s ability to recognize patterns can improve mathematical skills.

The New Math of Wrinkling Patterns A comprehensive mathematical framework treats these crinkles as elegant solutions to geometric problems.

Why do humans love to look at patterns? I can only guess, but I’ve written a whole book about new mathematical ways to make them. In Creating Symmetry, The Artful Mathematics of Wallpaper ...

Prime Your Child’s Reading & Math Development with Patterns Sorting, categorizing, & patterning games build future literacy & numeracy. Posted April 22, 2015 ...

Love of patterns, order may explain mad math skills—and autism link Link between Autism, math, and systemization borne out in general population.