Grade 5 Math: Patterns and Sequencing

Patterns and Sequencing

Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to complete the patterns or answer the questions. Show your work where necessary.

Complete the next three numbers in each pattern.

1. 3, 6, 9, 12,  ,  ,  

2. 5, 10, 15, 20,  ,  ,  

3. 2, 4, 8, 16,  ,  ,  

4. 50, 45, 40, 35,  ,  ,  

Identify the rule for each pattern.

1. 7, 14, 21, 28, 35

Rule:  

2. 100, 90, 80, 70, 60

Rule:  

3. 1, 3, 6, 10, 15

Rule:  

Choose the correct number to complete the sequence.

1. 1, 4, 9, 16, ?

Draw the next two shapes in the pattern.

1. Triangle, Square, Pentagon, Hexagon,  ,  

2. Circle, Circle, Square, Circle, Circle, Square,  ,  

Determine if the statement about the pattern is True or False.

1. The pattern 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ... is called the Fibonacci sequence.

Create your own number pattern and describe its rule.

Pattern:  

Rule: