📚 Topic Summary
Growing patterns are sequences of numbers or shapes that increase following a specific rule. Identifying this rule is key to predicting what comes next in the pattern. The rule could involve addition, multiplication, or even a combination of operations. Let's practice finding those rules!
🔤 Part A: Vocabulary
Match each term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Sequence |
A. A way to change a number or shape |
| 2. Pattern |
B. A list of numbers or objects in a special order |
| 3. Rule |
C. Continuing a pattern |
| 4. Extend |
D. Something that repeats |
| 5. Operation |
E. Instructions to get the next value |
Match the correct term with the definitions:
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the words from the word bank: addition, multiplication, pattern, rule, sequence.
A __________ is an ordered list of numbers or shapes. To find the next number in a __________, you need to identify the __________. For example, if the __________ is adding 3 each time, this means you are using __________. This helps to see relationships in numbers.
- 📈 sequence
- ➕ pattern
- 🧪 rule
- 🧬 rule
- 🔢 addition
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain, in your own words, why understanding growing patterns is important in math and in everyday life. Give an example of where you might see a growing pattern outside of school.