Virginia Department of Education
Growing Patterns and Sequences
Learners explore, discover, compare, and contrast arithmetic and geometric sequences in this collaborative, hands-on activity. They build and analyze growing patterns to distinguish which kind of sequence is represented by a set of data...
Public Schools of North Carolina
Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 2
Develop the problem solving skills of your young learners with this collection of math newsletters. Covering a variety of topics ranging from simple arithmetic and number sense to symmetry and graphing, these worksheets offer a nice...
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Patterns and Algebra - Modeling
Seventh grade math is so much fun! They solve 10 different problems that include using patterns to complete a table, describe the pattern, and identify the specific term in the pattern for each. Then they give a description of the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Growing Bean Plants (Grade 2)
After planting a bean seed in a jar, young scientists observe the growth patterns over several days. As the bean becomes a sprout, and the sprout becomes a plant, partners measure and plot the data. They notice patterns, practice...
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Repeating and Growing Patterns homework 6.5
In this continuing the pattern worksheet, students observe patterns, write the numbers, draw the next picture, and identify sequence as a repeating pattern or a growing pattern. Students write four answers.
Inside Mathematics
Hexagons
Scholars find a pattern from a geometric sequence and write the formula for extending it. The worksheet includes a table to complete plus four analysis questions. It concludes with instructional implications for the teacher.
Virginia Department of Education
Relationships Round Robin
Mathematics is all about patterns. Young mathematicians analyze geometric patterns to write algebraic expressions. They use the expressions to predict future stages of the patterns.
Inside Mathematics
Conference Tables
Pupils analyze a pattern of conference tables to determine the number of tables needed and the number of people that can be seated for a given size. Individuals develop general formulas for the two growing number patterns and use them to...
Mathematics Assessment Project
“Ponzi” Pyramid Schemes
Use mathematics to show your classes the power of a good model. Young mathematicians analyze the famous Ponzi pyramid scheme using an exponential pattern. They make conclusions on the reliability of the plan and why it is illegal.
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Word Problem Solving Strategies
In this word problem strategy learning exercise, students solve and complete 11 different problems and questions related to growing patterns. First, they identify what they know and what information is important. Then, students solve the...
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Number Patterns
In this number patterns worksheet, students fill in the next 3 terms in number patterns to complete. An answer key and reference website for additional resources are given.
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Number Patterns
In this number patterns worksheet, students write the next 3 terms in sets of sequential patterns. A website reference for additional resources and an answer key are provided.
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Number Patterns
In this number patterns worksheet, students write the next three terms in a set of sequential patterns. A website reference for additional resources and answer key are provided.
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Number Patterns
In this number patterns worksheet, students complete patterns by filling in the next 3 numbers in a sequence. An answer key and reference website for additional resources are given.
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Word Problem Solving Strategies
In this word problem strategy worksheet, students solve and complete 11 different steps related to solving a given word problem that includes a growing pattern. First, they determine what is needed and what information is important in...
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Discovering Growth Patterns
In this statistics worksheet, students examine data on a variety of subjects related to growth patterns and apply the data to 4 different graphs.
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Picture Patterns
In this math worksheet, students examine the picture patterns while taking note how they are growing. The concept of exponential growth is emphasized.
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Garden Patterns
In this math learning exercise, students find the values of the amount of plants that are growing in the garden based upon the dialogue.
California Education Partners
Science Fair Project
Plant the data firmly on the graph. Given information about the growth rate of plants, pupils determine the heights at specific times and graph the data. Using the information, scholars determine whether a statement is true and support...
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Spending Going Up!
In this patterns worksheet, students analyze a chart showing prices of movie tickets and refreshments long ago and today. Students determine the pattern for each set of prices and write the prices for the future.
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Algebraic Relationships
Here are 17 various forms of problems that range from matching equivalent expressions to word problems. Included are problems for substutiing values into expressions and using the order of operations, simplifying algebraic expressions,...
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Magnifying Max: Adding Two
In this adding two worksheet, students create a pattern showing how each group of ants grows by two. Students solve four problems.
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The Skip-Counting Game!
In this math learning exercise, students learn skip-counting by 2's, 5's and 10's by learning a memory device poem. The 4 verse poem helps students discover number patterns.
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Introduction to Infinite Series
In this algebra instructional activity, students find the pattern and nth formula for different series. They decide whether a sequence will diverge or converge. There are 13 questions.