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Number Patterns Exploration
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Number Patterns Exploration
Look for the part that repeats. Complete each pattern, then try making one of your own.
Spot the repeating part
1.A pattern goes: green, orange, green, orange, green, ____. Which colour comes next?
- Green
- Orange
- Purple
2.Which row shows a repeating pattern?
- Leaf, shell, leaf, shell, leaf, shell
- Leaf, shell, shell, star, leaf, heart
- Leaf, shell, star, heart, moon, sun
3.In this pattern, what is the smallest part that repeats? A, B, C, A, B, C, A, B, C.
Keep the pattern going
4.Finish the pattern with the next three shapes: moon, star, moon, star, moon, star, , , .
5.Fill in the next three numbers: 3, 6, 3, 6, 3, 6, , , .
6.A repeating pattern has the unit cat, dog, bird. What is the 8th animal in the pattern?
Describe and match
7.In the repeating row triangle, circle, square, triangle, circle, square, how many shapes are in one repeating unit?
8.Write the rule for this pattern: blue, red, yellow, blue, red, yellow, blue, red, yellow.
9.Match each pattern to its description: (1) P, Q, P, Q, P, Q; (2) 4, 5, 6, 4, 5, 6; (3) sun, rain, wind, sun, rain, wind. Descriptions: A. three-word repeat; B. two-letter repeat; C. three-number repeat.
- 1. P, Q, P, Q, P, Q
- 2. 4, 5, 6, 4, 5, 6
- 3. sun, rain, wind, sun, rain, wind
- C. three-number repeat
- A. three-word repeat
- B. two-letter repeat
10.Which sentences use position words correctly? Tick all that apply.
- The first bead is white and the second bead is black.
- The one bead is white and the two bead is black.
- The third shape in the row is a circle.
- The fourth place comes before the third place.
Make a pattern
11.Draw or write your own repeating pattern using three different items. Show the pattern at least twice.
12.For your pattern, name the repeating unit and tell what the 7th item would be.
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