Pattern recognition is an essential step in the development of young mathematicians fluency with the four basic operations. This simple skills practice instructional activity asks children identify and complete three different numerical patterns, writing a brief explanation for each.

Concepts

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

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use this worksheet in-class or as homework during a lesson series on numerical patterns in the upper-elementary grade levels
• Allow children to use a 100 chart to help them identify the patterns in the given number sequences

Pros

• Both addition and subtraction number patterns are included
• An answer key is provided for the worksheet

Cons

• Worksheet is short, only including three questions for students to answer

Common Core

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