A learner interprets a simple rule as a relationship that determines what comes next and generates a sequence of numbers or shapes by applying it consistently from a specified starting point. Rules may involve repeating a short pattern or adding or subtracting a small whole number within familiar counting ranges; the focus is on preserving order and structure, not on algebraic notation, negative or fractional values, or generalized formulas.
A rule tells you what to do each time to find the next number. Start with the given number, follow the rule, and repeat it in the same order.
Example: Start at . Add each time. Write the next four numbers.
The pattern is:
Check each pair: every number is more than the number before it.
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