Skill: Extend number patterns by 1

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The learner understands that a pattern extending by 1 follows the counting sequence: each term is one more than the preceding term, represented with numerals or positions on a number line within familiar whole numbers through 100 (or 120). This includes maintaining the rule across transitions such as 9 to 10 and 19 to 20, supporting later place-value and algebraic reasoning; negative numbers, fractions, unknown general rules, and patterns with other differences are not included.

Detailed Explanation: Extend number patterns by 1

A number pattern that extends by 1 goes forward one number each time. To find the next number, count on by 1.

Example:

17, 18, 19, □, □17,\ 18,\ 19,\ \square,\ \square
  1. Look at the first two numbers: 1717 to 1818 is one more.
  2. Check the next step: 1818 to 1919 is also one more.
  3. Count on from 1919: the next number is 2020.
  4. Count on one more: after 2020 comes 2121.

So the completed pattern is:

17, 18, 19, 20, 2117,\ 18,\ 19,\ 20,\ 21

Remember: each number is exactly one more than the number before it.

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