Patterning - First Values from Rule for Increasing Arithmetic Pattern (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on identifying the first few terms of increasing arithmetic sequences. Each problem presents a starting number and a specific increment by which the sequence is increased. Students are then asked to select the correct sequence of numbers that follows this rule among multiple choices. This activity is designed to help students understand and practice the fundamentals of creating and recognizing arithmetic sequences, enhancing their skills in pattern recognition and sequential thinking.

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Patterning - First Values from Rule for Increasing Arithmetic Pattern Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Patterning - First Values from Rule for Increasing Arithmetic Pattern (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Patterns and Sums - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/patterns_and_sums_intro/

1

Start at 3 and add 2 for each term

Choose the first values that this pattern rule would create

a

3, 6, 12, 24, 48

b

3, 5, 7, 9, 11

c

3, 5, 8, 13, 21

d

6, 8, 10, 12, 14

e

3, 7, 11, 15, 19

f

3, 1, -1, -3, -5

2

Start at 2 and add 2 for each term

Choose the first values that this pattern rule would create

a

5, 7, 9, 11

b

2, 4, 6, 8

c

2, 7, 12, 17

d

2, 4, 6, 10

e

2, 4, 8, 16

f

-2, 0, 2, 4

3

Start at 1 and add 4 for each term

Choose the first values that this pattern rule would create

a

2, 6, 10, 14, 18

b

1, 5, 9, 13, 17

c

0, 4, 8, 12, 16

d

-3, 1, 5, 9, 13

e

1, -3, -7, -11, -15

f

1, 8, 15, 22, 29

4

Start at 3 and add 4 for each term

Choose the first values that this pattern rule would create

a

3, 8, 13, 18, 23

b

3, 11, 19, 27, 35

c

3, 7, 11, 15, 19

d

3, 12, 48, 192, 768

e

3, -1, -5, -9, -13

f

5, 9, 13, 17, 21

5

Start at 1 and add 2 for each term

Choose the first values that this pattern rule would create

a

1, 7, 13, 19

b

1, 0, -1, -2

c

-3, -1, 1, 3

d

1, 2, 4, 8

e

1, 3, 5, 7

f

1, 3, 4, 7

6

Start at 3 and add 3 for each term

Choose the first values that this pattern rule would create

a

3, 8, 13, 18

b

3, 6, 9, 12

c

3, 9, 27, 81

d

3, 7, 11, 15

e

3, 4, 5, 6

f

3, 6, 9, 15

7

Start at 2 and add 6 for each term

Choose the first values that this pattern rule would create

a

2, 8, 14, 20

b

2, 12, 72, 432

c

2, 5, 8, 11

d

6, 12, 18, 24

e

2, 8, 10, 18

f

2, -4, -10, -16