number and shape patterns (4th grade)

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What is a pattern?

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A pattern is a repeated or recurring sequence of shapes, numbers, or colors.

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What is a shape?

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A shape is the form of an object, defined by its outline or external boundary.

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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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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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How do you identify the next shape in a pattern?

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To identify the next shape, look for the rule that defines the pattern and apply it.

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What is the term for the position of a shape in a pattern?

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The term is 'term' or 'position' in the sequence.

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If a pattern goes circle, square, circle, square, what comes next?

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The next shape is a circle.

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What is a sequence?

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A sequence is an ordered list of numbers or shapes that follow a specific rule.

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How can you find the 10th term in a pattern?

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To find the 10th term, identify the rule of the pattern and apply it to determine the term at that position.

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What does it mean to extend a pattern?

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To extend a pattern means to continue the sequence by adding more elements according to the established rule.