Elements in Shape Patterns

This video tutorial teaches how to identify specific elements in a repeating shape pattern. It begins with an introduction to shape patterns and their rules. The tutorial then demonstrates finding the seventh element in a sequence of squares, explaining that each shape adds two squares, one on top and one to the right. A second example illustrates finding the 10th element, focusing on shaded squares in different positions. The lesson concludes with a summary of the methods used to find elements in shape patterns.

What is a shape pattern?

• A pattern of colors

• A random arrangement of shapes

• A set of shapes that repeat based on a rule

• A sequence of numbers that repeat

How many additional squares does each shape in the sequence have compared to the previous one?

• One square

• Four squares

• Three squares

• Two squares

Where are the new squares added in each subsequent shape of the sequence?

• On the bottom and left

• On the right and bottom

• On the top and right

• On the left and bottom

In the shading pattern example, which corner is shaded in the first shape?

• Lower left corner

• Upper right corner

• Upper left corner

• Lower right corner

What is the position of the shaded square in the 10th shape of the shading pattern?

• Lower left corner

• Upper right corner

• Upper left corner

• Lower right corner