Growing patterns

kEY NOTES :

Definition of Growing Patterns

• A growing pattern is a sequence that increases or changes in a specific way as it progresses.
• Examples include adding more objects, increasing sizes, or repeating actions in larger numbers.

Identifying Growing Patterns

Look for a rule that describes how the pattern grows (e.g., “add 1 block each time” or “double the number”).

Examples:

• 1 apple, 2 apples, 3 apples (adding 1 apple each time).
• 1 square, 2 squares, 4 squares (doubling the number of squares).

Explaining the Pattern Rule

Ask questions like:

• What changes in the pattern?
• How much is being added or multiplied?

Completing Growing Patterns

• Provide the next item(s) based on the observed rule.
• Example: If the pattern is 2, 4, 6, __, __, the next numbers are 8, 10.

Creating Growing Patterns

• Encourage students to create their own patterns using objects or drawings.
• Example: Start with one triangle, then add one more triangle each time.

Learn with an example

Let’s practice!