FC Growing Patterns: Increasing & Decreasing

A growing pattern is a sequence of numbers or shapes that increases in a consistent way, such as adding the same number each time.

A shrinking pattern is a sequence of numbers or shapes that decreases in a consistent way, such as subtracting the same number each time.

To find the next term in a growing pattern, identify the rule (like adding a number) and apply it to the last term.

To find the next term in a shrinking pattern, identify the rule (like subtracting a number) and apply it to the last term.

Start at 5, add 2.

Start at 20, take away 2.

The fifth term is 22.

The third term is 20.

It means the numbers are getting larger as you move along the pattern.

It means the numbers are getting smaller as you move along the pattern.