Concept Intro - Type to Rule (Level 1)

This math topic covers patterning, specifically introducing the concepts of identifying rules for various types of number patterns. It is titled "Patterning - Concept Intro - Type to Rule" and includes exercises related to different pattern types, such as place value patterns, increasing arithmetic patterns, repeating patterns, and decreasing arithmetic patterns. Each question describes a specific pattern and offers possible rules that define it, requiring learners to analyze and identify the correct rule that fits the described pattern. Additionally, the topic encourages understanding the creation of sequences based on a rule, applied in different scenarios.

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Patterning - Concept Intro - Type to Rule Worksheet

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Patterning - Concept Intro - Type to Rule
1
Which rule describes this type of pattern?
Increasing (Arithmetic)
a
Start at 1 and multiply by 2 for each term
b
Start at 3 and add 6 for each term
2
Which rule describes this type of pattern?
Repeating
a
Find that 9, 7 repeats and repeat those numbers
b
Start at 1 and multiply by 2 for each term
3
Which rule describes this type of pattern?
Place Value
a
Start with 3 x 3. The next term is 4 x 4, and so on.
b
Start at 2 and multiply by 10 for each term
4
Which rule describes this type of pattern?
Decreasing (Arithmetic)
a
Start with 1 x 1. The next term is 2 x 2, and so on.
b
Start at 18 and subtract 4 for each term