Whole Numbers
A pattern starts at 18 and increases by 7 each time. What are the next two numbers? 18, 25, 32, ___, ___
39, 46
Extend the pattern and explain the rule. 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, ___
1.2; add 0.3
Extend the pattern. 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, ___
4/5
A movie theater sells 15 more tickets every hour. Pattern: 45, 60, 75, ___
90
Describe the rule. 7, 14, 21, 28
Add 7
Describe the rule and determine the missing number. 120, 105, 90, ___, 60
Subtract 15; missing number is 75
What is the missing decimal? 5.5, 5.0, 4.5, ___, 3.5
4.0
Describe the rule. 2/8, 4/8, 6/8, 8/8
Add 2/8
A swimmer completes 0.75 miles each practice session. Pattern: 0.75, 1.50, 2.25, ___
3.00
Describe the rule. 0.4, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6
Add 0.4
A student notices the pattern below. 14, 28, 42, 56, ___ Explain how the pattern changes and identify the next number.
Multiply/add by 14; next number is 70
A pattern increases by 0.25 each time. 2.00, 2.25, 2.50, ___, __
2.75, 3.00
Find the missing fraction. 3/6, 4/6, ___, 6/6
5/6
A baker uses 1/4 pound of chocolate in each batch of cookies. WHat is the 7th term. Pattern: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, ___, ___, ____, ____
7/4
Describe the rule. 20, 18, 16, 14
Subtract 2
Which statement best describes the pattern? 250, 225, 200, 175, 150
A. Add 25
B. Subtract 50
C. Subtract 25
D. Multiply by 25
C. Subtract 25
Which rule describes the pattern below? 9.8, 8.6, 7.4, 6.2
A. Add 1.2
B. Subtract 1.2
C. Add 0.8
D. Subtract 0.8
B. Subtract 1.2
A pattern decreases by 1/10 each time. 8/10, 7/10, 6/10, ___, ___
5/10, 4/10
The temperature drops 3.5 degrees every hour. Pattern: 28.0, 24.5, 21.0, ___
17.5
Describe the rule. 3/10, 5/10, 7/10, 9/10
Add 2/10
A pattern decreases by the same amount each time. 500, 440, 380, 320, ___ Explain the rule and determine the next number.
Subtract 60; next number is 260
A pattern starts at 10.5 and decreases by 1.75. What are the next three numbers?
8.75, 7.0, 5.25
Which statement best describes the pattern? 1/2, 3/2, 5/2, 7/2
A. Add 1/2
B. Add 2/2
C. Subtract 1/2
D. Multiply by 2
B. Add 2/2
A student reads 12 pages each night. Pattern: 36, 48, 60, 72 What is the rule and how many pages will the student have read after the next night?
Add 12; next total is 84 pages
A pattern begins at 2.5 and increases by 0.75 each time. 1. Write the next four numbers in the pattern. 2. Explain the rule using words and numbers. 3. Create a real-world situation that could match the pattern.
1. 3.25, 4.0, 4.75, 5.5
2. Rule: Add 0.75 each time.
3. A runner adds 0.75 miles to their training distance each week.