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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Common Number Patterns

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Developed by a mathematics teacher from the UK, this page identifies and illustrates several common number patterns.
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Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Shading Pattern

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A "one star" geometry problem that requires finding the visual pattern and applying logic with basic math skills to solve.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Extend Numerical Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Extend numerical patterns by identifying and following rules
Interactive
Toy Theater

Toy Theater: Patterns

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
The user is presented with a pattern consisting of creatures made from colored shapes. The length of the pattern can be either 3, 7 or 9 creatures. The user must then choose from a template of creatures to complete the pattern.
Interactive
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Pattern Match: Colors

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Young learners will have fun selecting correct colors in order to "complete the pattern." Choose from four levels (easy, basic, hard, touch) and score points as you work against a timer.
Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Magnifying Max

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
This site has the view through Max's magnifying glass. The ants seem to be walking past him in a pattern, can you help him predict how many ants are coming next? Teachers will like the teacher's guide, activity sheet, and extra challenges.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Mathline Lesson Plan: Struts'n Stuff [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Incorporating concepts in algebra, number sense, patterning, data collection, and geometry, this instructional activity engages students in various hands-on activities to explore the relationship between regular polygons and the number...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Predicting the Next Shape in a Sequence of Complex Shapes

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and try practice problems on identifying and continuing geometric patterns.
Interactive
Other

Ez School: Match and Extend the Pattern Using Basic Shapes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An interactive activity where students choose the next shape in a simple pattern. Two levels of difficulty. Includes option of printing a worksheet.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Kindergarten Patterning

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Kindergarten math flipchart that prompts students to identify, create and extend patterns.
Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Sea Life and Beach Patterns

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This multi-day activity allows students to get a chance to explore repeating and growth patterns by extending an existing pattern. Students will practice fractions too. Students will write their own problems and explain their thinking in...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Pattern of Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The middle schoolers will extend the knowledge of algebraic expressions from geometric representations and ultimately graph linear equations with understanding. The students will also develop a better understanding of algebraic...
Lesson Plan
Other

The Actuarial Foundation: Math Academy: Can You See It in Nature? [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students will build, extend, describe, predict, graph and generate rules for patterns and functions designed to help students understand the connection between geometric and numerical patterns (younger students) as well as between...
Activity
Other

Math Stories: Finding a Pattern

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
At this one page site, you can work through step by step a sample problem that illustrates the problem-solving strategy for "identify a pattern." The answer is right there to help you check your thinking.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mathemagician's Seven Spells

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
See if you can find the pattern in the sequence of numbers that will break the Mathemagician's spell. The solution is available at this one page website. After you find your solution you can check it.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: It Must Be 2000

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and pattern extension skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Train Carriages

For Students K - 1st Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and pattern creation skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Doplication

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and pattern extension skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: 1 Step 2 Step, Fibonacci

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
See if you can find the patterns on the staircase. Mr. Fibonacci would be so proud to know you found the solution. You can check your solution right at this nifty one-page website.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Gnomon 1

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This interactive activity gives you an opportunity to explore a specific number pattern named the "Fibonacci sequence." See what other patterns you can discover while you manipulate the blocks. There is a "Printable Page" link if you...
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Games Frogs

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Use this interactive game to improve your knowledge and understanding of patterns and algebra. Can you describe a rule to follow where you make the least moves? Just follow the instructions below it.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Sweets in a Box

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Improve logic and pattern creation skills performing this game. Includes solution.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: What's Missing?

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Can you find the missing pattern in the "sona?" Explore missing patterns and growing patterns in this NCTM Math Challenges for Families activity. Discover how archaeologist and anthropologist use these mathematical patterns to learn...
Interactive
Channel 4 Learning

Channel 4 Maths: Mathszone

For Students 3rd - 8th
Can you help Ben and Mai escape their captors and foil the robbers' getaway plan? Test your mathematical aptitude in this captivating, interactive, adventure game that uses a PDA/calculator to solve math clues. Students will activate...

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