Growing patterns

Growing patterns

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This task is about finding missing numbers and the rule for a number pattern.

Colin had a magic plant. It grew flowers with numbers on it that made up a number pattern.

 
a)
Write in the missing numbers on the flowers.
 
b)
What is the rule for this number pattern?
 
 
 
 
Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper only.
Level:
2
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Number and Algebra, Patterns and relationships
Keywords: 
number patterns, recursive rules
Description of task: 
Students fill in the missing sequential numbers on a magic plant and write a rule for the pattern.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Patterns and relationships, set 3
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
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Answers/responses: 

   

Y4 (11/2000)

a)

13, 22, 28

easy

b)

Any 1 of:

•   Add 3 (+ 3).
•   Subtract 3 (- 3).
•   Count in threes.
•   It goes in threes.
•   Any similar statement.
[Do not accept "3 times table" or just "3"]

easy
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