⭐ Success Criteria

Before you begin, read these goals. Tick each one when you feel confident!

I can describe what makes a pattern.

I can continue a given pattern with accuracy.

I can create my own pattern that follows a clear rule and explain it to others.

🟢 Part 1: Complete the Pattern (Support Level)

Look at each pattern below. Draw or write the missing shape/colour in the blank space. Then write the pattern rule.

🔺 🟦 🔺 🟦 🔺 _____ 🔺 🟦

Pattern Rule: The pattern is _________ , _________ repeating.

Red — Blue — Red — Blue — _____ — Blue — Red — _____

Pattern Rule: _______________________________________

🔴 🟡 🟡 🟢 🔴 🟡 _____ 🟢 🔴 _____ 🟡 🟢

Pattern Rule: _______________________________________

💡 Support Tip: Use coloured pencils or pattern blocks to help you see the repeating unit!

🟠 Part 2: Growing Patterns (Core & Challenge Level)

Growing patterns increase or change each time. Study each sequence carefully and complete the missing steps.

2 — 4 — 6 — _____ — _____ — 12

Pattern Rule: Each number increases by _____.

What will the 10th number in this pattern be? _____

Step 1: 🔺    Step 2: 🔺🔺🔺    Step 3: 🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺    Step 4: _____

How many triangles are added each time? _____

Pattern Rule: _______________________________________

3 — 6 — 9 — _____ — 15 — _____ — 21

Is this a repeating or growing pattern? _______________________

How do you know? _______________________________________

My pattern rule is: _______________________________________

✏️ Part 3: Explain & Reflect

Because: _______________________________________

🌟 Extension Activities (For Early Finishers)

Try one or more of these challenges:

Pattern Monster: In the drawing box below, design a "pattern monster" using repeating shapes and colours. Label the pattern rule on your drawing.

Predict & Extend: The pattern 5, 10, 15, 20... continues. What is the 12th number? Show your working below.

Pattern Story: Write 2–3 sentences where a pattern is part of the story (e.g., a character collects 1 shell on Monday, 2 on Tuesday, 4 on Wednesday...).

🎯 Differentiation Reminders

Need support? Focus on Questions 1–4. Use coloured pencils, pattern blocks, or ask your teacher for a pattern card example.

Feeling confident? Complete all questions including Question 8 and at least one Extension Activity.

Key vocabulary to use: repeating, growing, sequence, pattern rule, next, predict, increase.