JENECONKMaths Universe

Pattern Puzzles

Ages 7–12

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Pattern Puzzles

Pattern puzzles challenge you to find the rule in a sequence and predict what comes next. The rule might involve counting, shapes, colours, or a combination.

Your goals

  • ✓You can spot and complete visual and number patterns.
  • ✓You can use pattern, rule correctly.
  • ✓You can test the rule on every visible step.

Words to know

pattern:
An arrangement that follows a rule.
rule:
A statement describing how the pattern changes.

Examples

  • 1○ ● ○ ● ○ ? → The pattern alternates, so next is ●
  • 22, 6, 18, 54, ? → Each number is × 3, so next is 162

Check these

  • • Do not choose the first rule that works once.
  • • Keep every number, symbol, label, and unit in its correct place.
  • • Show enough working to check how you reached your answer.

Helpful habits

  • • Read the whole question before choosing what to do.
  • • Show one clear step at a time and check each step.
  • • If you are stuck, draw a model, try smaller numbers, or revisit the example.

Now try your own

Create your own pattern puzzles example, solve it, and explain how you checked it.

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