Patterns: Growing, Shrinking, and Repeating

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Mathematics
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5th Grade
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Satinderjit Gill
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the type of pattern: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, ...
Growing pattern
Shrinking pattern
Repeating pattern
Answer explanation
The sequence 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 shows a consistent doubling of each number, indicating it is a growing pattern. Each term increases, confirming that the correct choice is a growing pattern.
Tags
CCSS.3.OA.D.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the type of pattern: 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, ...
Growing pattern
Shrinking pattern
Repeating pattern
Answer explanation
The sequence decreases by 10 each time: 100, 90, 80, 70, 60. This consistent decrease indicates a shrinking pattern, as the numbers are getting smaller.
Tags
CCSS.3.OA.D.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the type of pattern: Red, Blue, Red, Blue, Red, ...
Growing pattern
Shrinking pattern
Repeating pattern
Answer explanation
The pattern alternates between Red and Blue consistently. This repetition of colors indicates a repeating pattern, as the sequence continues without change, rather than growing or shrinking.
Tags
CCSS.3.OA.D.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the rule for the pattern: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ...?
Add 3
Add 5
Multiply by 2
Answer explanation
The pattern increases by 5 each time: 5 + 5 = 10, 10 + 5 = 15, and so on. Therefore, the rule is to add 5 to each number to get the next one.
Tags
CCSS.3.OA.D.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the rule for the pattern: 81, 27, 9, 3, 1, ...?
Divide by 3
Subtract 9
Multiply by 3
Answer explanation
The pattern shows that each number is obtained by dividing the previous number by 3: 81 ÷ 3 = 27, 27 ÷ 3 = 9, 9 ÷ 3 = 3, and 3 ÷ 3 = 1. Therefore, the rule is to divide by 3.
Tags
CCSS.3.OA.D.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the rule for the pattern: Circle, Square, Triangle, Circle, Square, ...?
Add a new shape
Repeat the sequence
Remove a shape
Answer explanation
The pattern consists of repeating shapes: Circle, Square, Triangle. Since the sequence starts again with Circle after Triangle, the correct rule is to repeat the sequence, not to add or remove shapes.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Extend the pattern: 3, 6, 12, 24, ...
30
36
48
Answer explanation
The pattern doubles each time: 3x2=6, 6x2=12, 12x2=24. Continuing this, 24x2=48. Thus, the next number in the sequence is 48.
Tags
CCSS.3.OA.D.9
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