Grade 5 Growing Patterns Worksheet

Grade 5 Growing Patterns

Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to complete the growing patterns.

1. Look at the pattern: 2, 4, 7, 11, 16,  ,  . The rule for this pattern is to add   to the previous number. The next two numbers are   and  .

2. Complete the pattern: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15,  ,  . The rule for this pattern is to add   to the previous number. The next two numbers are   and  .

3. Draw the next two figures in the growing pattern:

4. Describe the rule for the pattern in question 3.

5. Which number comes next in the pattern: 3, 6, 10, 15, 21,  ?

6. What is the 7th term in the pattern: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25,  ?

7. The pattern 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 is a growing pattern where each number is multiplied by 2.

8. The pattern 50, 45, 40, 35 is a growing pattern.

9. Create your own growing pattern using numbers and describe the rule.

Rule:  

10. Create your own growing pattern using shapes or drawings and describe the rule.

Rule: