Patterns and Rules

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What is a pattern in mathematics?

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A pattern is a sequence of numbers or shapes that follows a specific rule or set of rules.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What does it mean to 'multiply by 4'?

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To multiply by 4 means to take a number and add it to itself three more times (e.g., 2 x 4 = 8).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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What is the rule for the sequence 1, 4, 16, 64?

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The rule is to multiply each number by 4 to get the next number.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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What is a decreasing pattern?

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A decreasing pattern is a sequence where each number is less than the previous one, often following a specific subtraction rule.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What is the next number in the pattern 10, 20, 30, 40?

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The next number is 50, as the pattern increases by 10.

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CCSS.2.NBT.A.2

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What does it mean to 'add 10'?

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To add 10 means to increase a number by 10 (e.g., 5 + 10 = 15).

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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What is the pattern in the sequence 30, 40, 50, 60, 70?

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The pattern is to add 10 to each number to get the next number.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What is a missing number problem?

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A missing number problem requires finding a number that completes a pattern or sequence.

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CCSS.2.NBT.A.2

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What is the difference between increasing and decreasing patterns?

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Increasing patterns add a value to get the next number, while decreasing patterns subtract a value.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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What is the rule for the sequence 190, 180, 170, 160?

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The rule is to subtract 10 from each number to get the next number.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9