Number Patterns #1 - Grade 3

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What is a number pattern?

Back

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

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

Back

8

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What is the problem with this pattern: 2, 4, 6, 9?

Back

The 9 should be an 8.

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Fill in the blank: 3, 5, ___, 9, 11. What is the missing number?

Back

7

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What are the missing numbers in this pattern: 12, 15, ___, 21, ____, 27?

Back

18, 24.

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Which of the following shows counting by 3s: 3, 6, 8, 11 or 1, 4, 7, 10?

Back

1, 4, 7, 10.

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What is the next number in the pattern: 20, 30, ___, 50, 60?

Back

40.

Front

What is a rule in a number pattern?

Back

A rule is a guideline that tells you how to find the next number in the pattern.

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What is the difference between an increasing and a decreasing pattern?

Back

An increasing pattern goes up (like 1, 2, 3), while a decreasing pattern goes down (like 5, 4, 3).

Front

What is the next number in the pattern: 10, 20, 30, ___?

Back

40.