Growing Patterns Worksheet

Growing Patterns

Follow the instructions for each section to complete the worksheet. Pay close attention to how the patterns are growing.

Complete the following growing number patterns.

1. 5, 10, 15, 20,  ,  ,  

2. 3, 6, 9, 12,  ,  ,  

3. 2, 4, 7, 11,  ,  ,   (Hint: The amount added increases each time)

4. 1, 3, 6, 10,  ,  ,  

Describe the rule for each growing pattern.

1. 7, 14, 21, 28, 35

2. 10, 12, 15, 19, 24

Draw the next two shapes in each growing pattern.

1. Which number comes next in the pattern: 1, 2, 4, 7, 11,  ?

2. What is the rule for the pattern: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30?

Determine if the following statements about growing patterns are true or false.

1. In a growing pattern, the numbers always increase by the same amount.

2. The pattern 1, 4, 9, 16, 25 is a growing pattern.