number and shape patterns (4th grade)

Front

What is a pattern?

Back

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

Front

What comes next in the pattern: circle, square, circle, square, ___?

Back

Circle.

Front

How do you find the next shape in a pattern?

Back

Look for the rule that describes how the shapes change from one to the next.

Front

What is the rule for the pattern: 5, 10, 15, ___?

Back

Add 5.

Front

If the pattern is to subtract 2, what is the 3rd number after starting at 10?

Back

4.

Front

What is a number pattern?

Back

A number pattern is a sequence of numbers that follow a specific rule.

Front

What is the 21st number in the pattern: 2, 4, 6, ___?

Back

42.

Front

What shape comes after a blue triangle in a pattern of blue triangle, red square, blue triangle, red square, ___?

Back

Red square.

Front

If the first term is 29 and the rule is to subtract 2, what is the 5th number?

Back

21.

Front

What is the 16th shape in the pattern: circle, triangle, square, circle, triangle, square, ___?

Back

Square.