Number patterns resources

Using multi-link cubes students investigate the number of faces visible in a sequence of step models, then they use this information to continue and record the pattern in a table.

Students complete a sequential number pattern and describe its rule in words.

Students complete a table and a rule for a linear equation for a foreign currency exchange. The values are then plotted and interpreted.

Students complete number patterns, identifying and creating rules.

Students complete number patterns and express the rules in words.

Students identify missing numbers and the rule for a growing number pattern.

Students complete number sequences, and identify different rules for sequences that begin with the same numbers.

In this task students continue a triangular shape pattern with sticks to explore the rule used in the pattern. Students then use their understanding of the pattern rule to continue the pattern without the sticks.

Students identify patterns and use these to write the next two entries in a series of subtraction, multiplication and addition equations.

Students complete number pairs, and write the equations for three 'number machines'.

Students complete rules for number patterns generated using a calculator.

Students complete two number patterns and write down a rule for each.

Students use given numbers to work out rules for number machines.

Students answer two questions about exercise times for an incrementing fitness programme. They identify an expression relating time exercised to the number of weeks on the programme, and explain why this pattern couldn't continue indefinitely.

For this NEMP task students complete a series of number patterns.

Students complete a table to solve a number pattern increasing by a factor of five.

Students identify the rule for continuing number patterns then develop their own pattern and write it as a rule.

For this NEMP task students complete a table for a linear equation about fuel consumption.

Students complete a table to describe a spatial sequential pattern.

Students identify and write in missing entries from a conversion table, answer questions interpreting the table, and state the rule for conversion.

Students apply a rule to continue spatial patterns.

Students complete number patterns, identifying and creating rules.

Students complete a table showing pattern sizes and children's chest measurements. They answer two questions interpreting the pattern, and state the rule as a word equation.

Students find missing numbers to complete addition and subtraction number patterns.

Students use given rules to complete a series of number patterns.