Real-world examples of number patterns for 2nd graders

📚 Quick Study Guide

🔢 Number patterns are sequences of numbers that follow a certain rule. ➕ The rule can be addition, subtraction, multiplication, or even a combination! 🧱 Look for what changes between each number to find the pattern. 💡 Sometimes the pattern repeats itself. ✏️ Practicing with real-world examples can make it easier to understand.

🧮 Practice Quiz

1. What comes next in this pattern: 2, 4, 6, ___?
1. 5
2. 8
3. 10
2. A caterpillar eats 3 leaves on Monday, 6 leaves on Tuesday, and 9 leaves on Wednesday. How many leaves will it probably eat on Thursday?
1. 10
2. 12
3. 15
3. What's the missing number: 5, 10, ___, 20?
1. 12
2. 15
3. 18
4. Sarah puts 1 sticker on her paper on day 1, 3 stickers on day 2, and 5 stickers on day 3. How many stickers will she put on day 4?
1. 6
2. 7
3. 9
5. What is the next shape in the following pattern: circle, square, circle, ___?
1. triangle
2. square
3. rectangle
6. A bakery sells 2 cookies on Monday, 4 cookies on Tuesday, and 6 cookies on Wednesday. If the pattern continues, how many cookies will they sell on Thursday?
1. 7
2. 8
3. 10
7. Complete the following pattern: 1, 3, 5, ___.
1. 6
2. 7
3. 8