Patterning - Rule for Increasing Arithmetic Pattern (Level 1)

This math topic revolves around identifying the rules of increasing arithmetic sequences. Each question presents a sequence of numbers and several potential rules describing how the sequence progresses. Students must select the correct rule that generates the sequence from given options. The options include starting with a specific number and adding a constant amount, or using other arithmetic operations. This practice focuses on building skills in recognizing patterns in sequences and understanding how they are generated progressively.

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Patterning - Rule for Increasing Arithmetic Pattern Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Patterning - 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

Choose the rule that describes this increasing pattern

1, 3, 5, 7, 9

a

Start at 2 and add 2 for each term

b

Start at 1 and multiply by 2 for each term

c

Start at 1 and add -1 for each term

d

Start with 1 and 3. Add the prior two terms for each subsequent term

e

Start at 1 and add 2 for each term

f

Start at 0 and add 2 for each term

2

Choose the rule that describes this increasing pattern

3, 7, 11, 15, 19

a

Start at 3 and multiply by 4 for each term

b

Start at 3 and subtract 4 for each term

c

Start at 3 and add 3 for each term

d

Start with 3 and 7. Add the prior two terms for each subsequent term

e

Start at 3 and add 4 for each term

f

Start at 3 and add 8 for each term

3

Choose the rule that describes this increasing pattern

2, 5, 8, 11

a

Start at 2 and multiply by 3 for each term

b

Start at 0 and add 3 for each term

c

Start at 2 and add 3 for each term

d

Start with 2 and 5. Add the prior two terms for each subsequent term

e

Start at 2 and subtract 3 for each term

f

Start at 2 and add -1 for each term

4

Choose the rule that describes this increasing pattern

2, 8, 14, 20, 26

a

Start at 0 and add 6 for each term

b

Start at 2 and add 6 for each term

c

Start with 2 and 8. Add the prior two terms for each subsequent term

d

Start at 2 and add 3 for each term

e

Start at 2 and add 9 for each term

f

Start at 2 and subtract 6 for each term

5

Choose the rule that describes this increasing pattern

1, 6, 11, 16, 21

a

Start at 1 and add 8 for each term

b

Start with 1 and 6. Add the prior two terms for each subsequent term

c

Start at 1 and multiply by 5 for each term

d

Start at 1 and add 5 for each term

e

Start at 1 and subtract 5 for each term

f

Start at -1 and add 5 for each term

6

Choose the rule that describes this increasing pattern

1, 5, 9, 13, 17

a

Start at 1 and subtract 4 for each term

b

Start at 1 and add 4 for each term

c

Start at -2 and add 4 for each term

d

Start at 5 and add 4 for each term

e

Start at -3 and add 4 for each term

f

Start at 1 and add 5 for each term

7

Choose the rule that describes this increasing pattern

3, 7, 11, 15

a

Start at 3 and multiply by 4 for each term

b

Start at 3 and add 2 for each term

c

Start at 3 and subtract 4 for each term

d

Start at -1 and add 4 for each term

e

Start at 3 and add 4 for each term

f

Start at 7 and add 4 for each term