Pattern Detective Activity

Description

How to teach Number Patterns

In this Pattern Detective Activity, students play detective by generating a pattern that follows a given rule.

Identifying number patterns will help your students build a strong foundation in mathematics and will help in working with numbers.

To use this Pattern Detective Activity, begin by looking at the pattern on the card. Then, think if the numbers are increasing (getting bigger) or decreasing (getting smaller). Next, think of how the numbers change. After that, write new numbers to continue the pattern.

Other resources to use with this Pattern Detective Activity

If you are using this activity, your students are probably learning about Number Patterns.

Use this Finding Number Patterns Worksheet as an additional resource for your students.

First, introduce this Pattern Detective Activity by providing key vocabulary definition and examples like prime and composite. Then, create a number pattern on the board and challenge your students to identify the pattern and give you the next number. Next, distribute materials to students. As students work, circulate around the classroom to listen student discussions. After the activity, share students’ discussions that you heard to promote Pattern skills.

Be sure to check out more Pattern Worksheets and Pattern Activities.

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