3rd Grade Patterns

Front

What is a pattern?

Back

A pattern is a sequence of numbers, shapes, or colors that follow a specific rule or design.

Front

What comes next in the pattern: 23, 33, ___, 53, ___, 73?

Back

43, 63

Front

How do you find the rule in a pattern?

Back

To find the rule, look for what changes from one item to the next, such as adding or subtracting a number.

Front

What comes next in the pattern: 65, 62, 59, 56, 53, 50?

Back

Subtract 3.

Front

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

Back

1

Front

What is a repeating pattern?

Back

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

Front

What comes next in the pattern: acorn, pumpkin, ___?

Back

pumpkin.

Front

What is a growing pattern?

Back

A growing pattern is a sequence where each term increases by a certain amount.

Front

What comes next in the pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___?

Back

10.

Front

What is a number pattern?

Back

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