Growing and Repeating Patterns

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What is a growing pattern?

Back

A growing pattern is a sequence where each part increases in number or size, such as 1, 2, 3, 4.

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What is a repeating pattern?

Back

A repeating pattern is a sequence that repeats the same elements over and over, like ABABAB.

Front

If a pattern starts with 1 circle and adds 2 more each time, how many circles will there be after 3 steps?

Back

1, 3, 5 (5 circles after 3 steps).

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What comes next in the pattern: 1, 2, 3, __?

Back

4.

Front

In the pattern ΔΔοΔΔοΔ__, what comes next?

Back

Δ.

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How do you identify a growing pattern?

Back

Look for a consistent increase in the number of items or size.

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How do you identify a repeating pattern?

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Look for a sequence that repeats the same elements in the same order.

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What is an example of a growing pattern?

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1, 2, 4, 8 (each number doubles).

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What is an example of a repeating pattern?

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Red, Blue, Red, Blue (the colors repeat).

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If a pattern has 5, 10, 15, what is the next number?

Back

20 (the pattern increases by 5 each time).