Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Common Number Patterns
Developed by a mathematics teacher from the UK, this page identifies and illustrates several common number patterns.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Shading Pattern
A "one star" geometry problem that requires finding the visual pattern and applying logic with basic math skills to solve.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Extend Numerical Patterns
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Extend numerical patterns by identifying and following rules
Toy Theater
Toy Theater: Patterns
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.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Pattern Match: Colors
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.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Magnifying Max
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.
PBS
Pbs Mathline Lesson Plan: Struts'n Stuff [Pdf]
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Predicting the Next Shape in a Sequence of Complex Shapes
[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.
Other
Ez School: Match and Extend the Pattern Using Basic Shapes
An interactive activity where students choose the next shape in a simple pattern. Two levels of difficulty. Includes option of printing a worksheet.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Kindergarten Patterning
[Free Registration/Login Required] Kindergarten math flipchart that prompts students to identify, create and extend patterns.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Sea Life and Beach Patterns
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...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Pattern of Graphing Linear Equations
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...
Other
The Actuarial Foundation: Math Academy: Can You See It in Nature? [Pdf]
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...
Other
Math Stories: Finding a Pattern
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.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mathemagician's Seven Spells
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.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: It Must Be 2000
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.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Train Carriages
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.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Doplication
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.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: 1 Step 2 Step, Fibonacci
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.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Gnomon 1
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...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Games Frogs
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.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Sweets in a Box
Improve logic and pattern creation skills performing this game. Includes solution.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: What's Missing?
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...
Channel 4 Learning
Channel 4 Maths: Mathszone
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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