Identifying Repeating and Growing Patterns

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What is a repeating pattern?

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A repeating pattern is a sequence of shapes, colors, or numbers that repeats in the same order. For example: red, blue, red, blue.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What is a growing pattern?

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A growing pattern is a sequence where each part increases or changes in a specific way. For example: 1, 2, 3, 4 (the numbers grow by 1 each time).

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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Give an example of a repeating pattern.

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An example of a repeating pattern is: circle, square, circle, square.

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Give an example of a growing pattern.

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An example of a growing pattern is: 2, 4, 6, 8 (the numbers grow by 2 each time).

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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How can you identify a repeating pattern?

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You can identify a repeating pattern by looking for a sequence that occurs multiple times in the same order.

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How can you identify a growing pattern?

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You can identify a growing pattern by looking for a sequence where each part increases or changes in a consistent way.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What comes next in the repeating pattern: star, heart, star, heart?

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The next shape is a star.

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What comes next in the growing pattern: 5, 10, 15?

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The next number is 20 (growing by 5 each time).

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What is the difference between a repeating pattern and a growing pattern?

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A repeating pattern stays the same, while a growing pattern changes or increases.

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Can a pattern be both repeating and growing?

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No, a pattern is either repeating or growing, but not both at the same time.

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