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Analyzing Numeric and Geometric Patterns of Paper Pool

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars use concrete and pictorial representation of geometric patterns to extend patterns. In this geometric patterns lesson plan, students identify patterns and extend them.
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Fun with Patterns

For Teachers K
Students identify, extend and create patterns using various types of manipulatives and then work a pattern game in the computer lab to reinforce what was learned.
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Pattern Block Polygons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create polygons. In this shapes activity, 6th graders explore prefixes such as oct, tri, quad, pent, etc. and share their findings. Students use pattern blocks to create two different polygons and label them.
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Patterns, Functions & Algebra

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students participate in numerous activities and games. In pairs, they play card games to find relationships between a random set of playing cards. After writing samples of Dear Abby letters concerning math problems, students create a...
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Missing Number Problem

For Students 10th - 12th
In this number pattern puzzle, students find the missing number by first figuring out the pattern in the diagram.
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The Number Sequence Problem

For Students 8th - 12th
In this number sequence worksheet, students identify the next number in a sequence.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Number Patterns

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders recognize patterns in a series of numbers and symbols. They also make their own patterns and explain them in writing. After practicing with a worksheet imbedded in this plan, 4th graders attempt to make up their own number...
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Math Readiness - patterns

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this patterns worksheet, students circle the picture that would continue the pattern. Students solve 21 pattern problems where they circle the correct continuation of the pattern.
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Continue Each Pattern

For Students 4th - 5th
In this number pattern instructional activity, students solve 10 problems in which a sequence of 7 numbers is analyzed and the pattern determined. Students continue each pattern with the next two numbers.
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Patterns and Sequences

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore pattern recognition and sequencing. They create arithmetic and geometric sequences with colors, shapes, and numbers. Students write expressions of arithmetic sequences and geometric sequences to find the nth term.
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Math Patterns

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math sequences worksheet, students solve 17 problems in which they write the next 3 numbers that will complete a math sequence. Students analyze the 3 two digit numbers in a series, decide on the pattern, and provide the next 3...
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Probability and Patterns with Pascal

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Pascal worksheet, students solve word problems dealing with probability and patterns based on Pascal's triangle theory. Students complete 10 problems total.
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Patterns, Relations, and Functions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate the patterns of different data sets of numbers. They use critical thinking skills in order to find the missing numbers in any given set. This lesson plan helps to develop the skill of number sense.
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Number Patterns and Christmas Elves

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this number patterns and Christmas elves worksheet, students solve 7 problems by finding the next 3 numbers in a pattern using addition only.
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Search Patterns

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this patterns worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which a series of numbers or shapes is analyzed. Students continue each pattern.
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My Test Book: Number Patterns

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding number patterns. Students may view the correct answers.
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Word Problems

For Students 4th - 5th
In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use multiple operations to solve the problems. Students complete 5 word problems.
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The World Series Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this combination worksheet, students solve 2 short answer problems. Students determine the number of different combinations for a seven game World Series.
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Using Patterns

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students examine a drawing of a neighborhood made of geometric shapes. Students answer 5 questions about patterns they discover. Then students answer 5 word questions about address numbers by using logical...
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Solving Equations Using Two Operations

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Need more detail in showing your class how to solve two-step equations and proportions? This lesson plan outlines the steps young mathematicians need to solve simple equations and check their results. 
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Quilting Geometry

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Study geometry through the concept of quilt design. High schoolers examine the geometric shapes in various quilts and then create their own quilts using geometric shapes that fit together. In the end, they write a paragraph to...
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Bicycles & Tricycles

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this bicycles and tricycles worksheet, students solve and complete 8 different problems that include counting the number of bicycles and tricycles in each store. First, they complete the table for the number of wheels on the bikes in...
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The Algebra of Summation Notation

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, students use the summation notation correctly as they solve problems. They define the integral of a function and solve problems involving i. There are 14 questions with an answer key.
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Countdown Challenge: Multiplication by 10s

For Students 5th
For this multiplication by 10s worksheet, 5th graders solve and complete 30 different problems that include multiples of 10. First, they complete the problems in the first section by multiplying each number given times 10. Then, students...