Patterning Definitions
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100

 A predictable series of numbers, figures or objects that follow a rule.

A pattern

100

A pattern where the numbers always increase or get bigger.

A growing pattern

100

In pattern 2, 4, 6, 8

What are the next 3 numbers in this pattern? 

10, 12, 14 

100

The pattern rule is start at 2. Add 2 more each time.

What are the first 3 numbers in this pattern

Pattern 2,4,6

100

Pattern 8, 10, 12. 14. 16

What is the pattern rule for this pattern? 

Pattern rule:

Start at 8. Add 2 each time. 

200

The smallest part of a pattern that repeats.

The pattern core.

200

A pattern where the numbers always decrease or get smaller. 

A shrinking pattern.

200

In pattern 13, 18, 23, 28

What are the next 3 numbers in the pattern? 

33, 38, 43

200

The pattern rule is start at 5. Add 10 each time.

What are the first 3 numbers in this pattern? 

Pattern: 5, 15, 25 

200

Pattern: 50, 40, 30, 20

What is the pattern rule for this pattern? 

Pattern rule: 

Start at 50. Subtract 10 each time. 

300

Something that describes a pattern or how to make a pattern.

A pattern rule

300

A pattern where the objects, figures or numbers happen exactly the same way for the entire pattern. 

A repeating pattern

300

Pattern 33, 28,23,18,

What are the next 3 numbers in this pattern? 

13, 8, 3, 

300

The pattern rule is start at 70. Subtract 7 each time. 

What are the first 3 numbers in this pattern? 

Pattern: 70, 63, 56

300

Pattern: 4, 13, 22, 31, 40

What is the pattern rule for this pattern 

Pattern rule: Start at 4. Add 9 each time.

400

Another name for any number in a pattern. 

A term

400

Pattern 2, 4, 6, 8 is an example of what type of pattern.

A growing pattern.

400

Pattern 99,88,76,65

What are the next 3 numbers in this pattern 

54,43,32

400

The pattern rule is start at 80. Subtract 11 each time. 

80, 69, 58

400

Pattern: 200, 101, 2

What is the pattern rule for this pattern? 

Pattern Rule: Start at 200. Subtract 99 each time.

500

 A way to describe a figure or object. Figures or objects in a pattern can be described by their shape, size, colour, position and/or thickness.

An attribute 

500

Pattern 100, 95, 90, 85, 80 is an example of what type of pattern. 

A shrinking pattern

500

Pattern, 36.30,24,18

What are the next 3 numbers in the pattern.

12,6,0

500

The pattern rule is start at 5 and add 6 each time  

Pattern 5,11,17,

500

Pattern: 7, 14, 28, 56

Pattern rule: Start at 7. Multiply by 2 each time.