Build the pattern recognition skills of young mathematicians with this simple skills practice activity. Given nine different sequences of two-digit numbers, children must identify the pattern and determine the next three numbers in each, writing a brief phrase describing each pattern.

Concepts

patterns, number patterns, addition patterns, 2 digit addition, 2-digit subtraction

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have your students complete this worksheet as an in-class or homework assignment during a lesson series on numerical patterns
• Extend the activity by asking children to create their own patterns on the back of the worksheet

Pros

• Numerical patterns involve both addition and subtraction
• An answer key is included for the worksheet

Cons

• None

Common Core

3.OA.D.9 4.OA.C.5 MP6 MP8