Alpha numeric patterns

Alpha numeric patterns

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This task is about completing patterns of letters and/or numbers.
Fill in the missing numbers and/or letters to complete each of these patterns.
 
a)
 
 
b)
 
 
c)
 
 
d)
  
 
e)
 
 
f)
Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper only.
Level:
3
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Description of task: 
Students complete sequential patterns of letters or numbers.
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Answers/responses: 

  

Y8 (03/2000)

a)

B, A

very easy

b)

G, 8

very easy

c)

A, 1

very easy

d)

33, 38

very easy

e)

78, 89

very easy

f)

22, 29

easy

Diagnostic and formative information: 
 

Common error

Likely reason

b)

F8, G7

Only adds one onto either the letter or the number rather than two.

f)

23, 31

Adds + 7 then + 8 instead of + 6 then + 7.