Nonnumeric Patterns

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What is a nonnumeric pattern?

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A nonnumeric pattern is a sequence or arrangement that does not involve numbers, often based on shapes, colors, or other characteristics.

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

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The next term is 'turkey'.

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In the pattern + - + - + - + - ___, what comes next?

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The next term is '+'.

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How do you identify the next term in a pattern?

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Look for a rule or a consistent change in the sequence.

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What is an example of a nonnumeric pattern?

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An example is a sequence of colors: red, blue, red, blue, ___.

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If a pattern alternates between two shapes, what would come next after circle, square, circle, square, ___?

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The next shape is 'circle'.

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What is the rule in the pattern: triangle, square, pentagon, hexagon, ___?

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The rule is that each shape has one more side than the previous shape.

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How many blocks will the next term have if the pattern is 12, 13, 14, ___?

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The next term will have 15 blocks.

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What comes next in the pattern: red, green, blue, red, green, ___?

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The next color is 'blue'.

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What is a repeating pattern?

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A repeating pattern is a sequence that repeats the same elements in the same order.