FC Growing Patterns: Increasing & Decreasing

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What is a growing pattern?

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A growing pattern is a sequence of numbers or shapes that increases in a consistent way, such as adding the same amount each time.

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What is a decreasing pattern?

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A decreasing pattern is a sequence of numbers or shapes that decreases in a consistent way, such as subtracting the same amount each time.

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If a pattern starts at 2 and adds 2 each time, what are the first five numbers?

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2, 4, 6, 8, 10.

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How do you find the next number in a growing pattern?

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You add the same amount to the last number in the pattern.

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How do you find the next number in a decreasing pattern?

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You subtract the same amount from the last number in the pattern.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 5, 10, 15, 20?

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Start at 5, add 5.

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What is the rule for the pattern: 20, 18, 16, 14?

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Start at 20, take away 2.

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If a pattern has 5 circles in the first figure and adds 3 circles each time, how many circles are in the fourth figure?

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14 circles.

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What does it mean if a pattern is increasing?

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It means the numbers or shapes are getting larger.

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What does it mean if a pattern is decreasing?

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It means the numbers or shapes are getting smaller.