Concept Intro - Picture to Rule (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on understanding number patterns by deriving rules from given sequences. It introduces the concept of patterning through visual examples and provides exercises that involve identifying the sequence rules, including multiplying, adding, or repeating numbers in specific orders. Through various examples, students are directed to either start with a certain number and apply arithmetic operations or identify repeating sequences, enhancing their ability to recognize and establish mathematical patterns.

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Patterning - Concept Intro - Picture to Rule Worksheet

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Patterning - Concept Intro - Picture to Rule
1
An svg image showing a math problem
a
Start at 23 and subtract 5 for each term
b
Start with 1 and 2. Add the prior two terms for each subsequent term
2
An svg image showing a math problem
a
Find that 9, 5 repeats and repeat those numbers
b
Start at 18 and subtract 1 for each term
3
An svg image showing a math problem
a
Start with 1 and 2. Add the prior two terms for each subsequent term
b
Find that 8, 3 repeats and repeat those numbers
4
An svg image showing a math problem
a
Find that 2, 7 repeats and repeat those numbers
b
Start at 1 and add 6 for each term
5
An svg image showing a math problem
a
Find that 6, 1 repeats and repeat those numbers
b
Start at 3 and add 5 for each term
6
An svg image showing a math problem
a
Start at 1 and multiply by 2 for each term
b
Find that 8, 7 repeats and repeat those numbers
7
An svg image showing a math problem
a
Start at 1 and multiply by 1 for each term
b
Start at 18 and subtract 4 for each term
8
An svg image showing a math problem
a
Start at 1 and multiply by 2 for each term
b
Start at 1 and add 4 for each term