Grade 5 Number Sequences Worksheet

Number Sequences Practice

Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to complete the number sequences.

Identify the rule for each number sequence and fill in the missing numbers.

1. 5, 10, 15, 20,  , 30,  . Rule:  

2. 3, 6, 9, 12,  , 18,  . Rule:  

3. 2, 4, 8, 16,  , 64,  . Rule:  

4. 50, 45, 40, 35,  , 25,  . Rule:  

Create your own number sequence and describe the rule you used.

My Sequence:  

My Rule:  

1. What is the next number in the sequence: 100, 90, 80, 70,  ?

2. Which rule describes the sequence: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9...?

Read each statement and circle True or False.

1. The rule for the sequence 10, 20, 30, 40 is 'add 10'.

2. The sequence 1, 2, 4, 7, 11 follows the rule of adding consecutive numbers ( +1, +2, +3, +4...).

Look at the number line below. What is the pattern in the highlighted numbers?

Pattern: