Understanding Shape Patterns

What is the rule for the pattern made of circles and squares?

• Circles are in even places, squares in odd places

• Squares are in even places, circles in odd places

• Squares are in odd places, circles in even places

• Circles and squares alternate randomly

In the growing pattern, how many triangles are added to the core for each new figure?

• Two triangles

• Four triangles

• Three triangles

• Five triangles

What is the rule for the pattern where the number of squares decreases?

• Add three squares

• Subtract three squares

• Add two squares

• Subtract two squares