3rd Grade Patterns

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What is a number pattern?

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A number pattern is a sequence of numbers that follows a specific rule or formula.

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How do you identify the rule in a number pattern?

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To identify the rule in a number pattern, look for a consistent relationship between the numbers, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 5, 10, 15, ___?

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20 (The pattern adds 5 each time).

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What is the next number in the pattern: 100, 90, 80, ___?

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70 (The pattern subtracts 10 each time).

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What is a repeating pattern?

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A repeating pattern is a sequence that repeats the same elements in the same order.

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What is the next shape in the pattern: ◻, ◼, ◻, ___?

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◼ (The pattern alternates between a square and a filled square).

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How do you find missing numbers in a pattern?

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To find missing numbers in a pattern, determine the rule of the pattern and apply it to the missing positions.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 1, 2, 4, 8, ___?

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16 (The pattern multiplies by 2 each time).

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What is a visual pattern?

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A visual pattern is a sequence of shapes, colors, or images that follow a specific arrangement or rule.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 3, 6, 9, 12, ___?

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15 (The pattern adds 3 each time).