If you look at lists of numbers like $1$1, $3$3, $5$5, $7$7, you might notice the numbers jump by the same amount each time. This is what we call a simple pattern. The amazing thing about patterns is that we don't just look at patterns - we can continue patterns!

Watch the video below to see how to continue a number pattern.

Now that we've learned how to continue a number pattern, try some questions yourself!

Worked Examples

Example 1

Write the next number in the pattern:

$2$2, $4$4, $6$6, $8$8, $10$10, $12$12, $\editable{}$

Example 2

Complete the following pattern.

$3$3 $6$6 $9$9 $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$

Example 3

Complete the following pattern.

$36$36 $32$32 $28$28 $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$ $\editable{}$

Outcomes

3.N.AS.3

Solves addition and subtraction problems in different situations presented through pictures and stories.

3.P.P.3

Identifies patterns in the numerals for odd and even numbers and in adding odd and even numbers.

3.P.P.6

Identifies patterns in multiplication with, and dividing by 10s. (also addition, subtraction)

Continue a number pattern (add/sub)