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Number Patterns Exploration

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Number Patterns Exploration

Look for what changes or repeats. Complete each pattern, choose an answer, or make your own pattern.

Spot the rule

Find what is happening in each pattern.

1.Continue the pattern: 3, 5, 7, 9, __, __. What are the next two numbers?
3579
2.Which row goes up by 4 each time?
  • 4, 8, 12, 16
  • 4, 7, 10, 13
  • 4, 8, 16, 20
3.Fill the gaps in this counting pattern: 10, 20, __, 40, __, 60.
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4.What is the rule for this pattern: 6, 9, 12, 15?
  • Add 2 each time
  • Add 3 each time
  • Add 5 each time
5.Continue the repeating pattern: star, moon, moon, star, moon, moon, __, __, __.
6.A pattern starts at 2 and adds 5 each time. Write the next four numbers after 2.

Make and extend patterns

Use the rule in each question to build or explain a pattern.

7.Start at 4 and add 2 each time. Complete the pattern: 4, __, __, __, __.
8.Make a repeating pattern using two different letters. Write six letters so the pattern repeats.
9.For the pattern A, B, A, B, A, B, explain what repeats.
10.The pattern begins 1, 2, 4, 8. Each number doubles. Write the next three numbers.
11.Count by 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20, ... What is the 8th number in the pattern?

3 printable pages

  • Number Patterns Exploration, page 1 of 3: Spot the rule

    Page 1

  • Number Patterns Exploration, page 2 of 3: Make and extend patterns

    Page 2

  • Number Patterns Exploration, page 3 of 3: 11. Count by 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20, ... What is the 8th number in the pattern?

    Page 3

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