Patterns Practice

Front

What is a pattern?

Back

A pattern is a repeated or regular arrangement of numbers, shapes, or objects.

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What does it mean to find the rule in a pattern?

Back

Finding the rule means identifying the operation or sequence that explains how the pattern progresses.

Front

If a pattern is increasing, what operation is likely being used?

Back

Adding.

Front

If a pattern is decreasing, what operation is likely being used?

Back

Subtracting.

Front

What is the rule for the pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ?

Back

The rule is adding 2.

Front

What is the next number in the pattern: 5, 10, 15, ?

Back

The next number is 20 (adding 5).

Front

What is a missing number in a pattern?

Back

A missing number is a number that should be in the sequence but is not shown.

Front

How do you identify missing numbers in a table?

Back

Look for the pattern in the existing numbers and apply the same rule to find the missing ones.

Front

What operation would you use to find the next number in the pattern: 3, 6, 12, ?

Back

Multiplying by 2 (the next number is 24).

Front

What is the difference between adding and multiplying in patterns?

Back

Adding increases the number by a fixed amount, while multiplying increases it by a factor.