A pattern is generated by starting with a given number, shape, or arrangement and applying a stated rule consistently to produce each succeeding term, such as adding or subtracting the same small whole number or repeating a simple change. The learner connects the rule to the relationship between consecutive terms and represents the pattern with ordered numbers, objects, or a table; general formulas, multiplicative rules, and complex positional or recursive patterns are beyond this scope.
A pattern is a list that follows a rule. To generate the pattern, start with the given number and use the rule again and again.
Example: Start with . Add each time. Write the first five numbers.
So, the pattern is:
Check the pattern by comparing neighboring numbers:
Each number follows the rule, so the pattern is correct.
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