Question 1 Multiple Choice
What is a pattern?
ASomething you draw once
BSomething that repeats over and over
CA very big painting
DA type of paintbrush
A pattern is something that repeats. Red, blue, red, blue is a pattern because it goes in the same order over and over.
Question 2 Multiple Choice
What comes next in this pattern: circle, square, circle, square, circle, ___?
ATriangle
BCircle
CSquare
DStar
The pattern goes circle, square, circle, square. After circle, the next shape is square!
Question 3 True / False
You can make a pattern using colors.
Answer: True
Yes! Red, yellow, red, yellow is a color pattern. You can make patterns with any colors you like.
Question 4 True / False
A pattern can only be made with numbers.
Answer: False
Patterns can be made with colors, shapes, sounds, movements, and more. Numbers are just one way to make a pattern.
Question 5 Short Answer
Create your own pattern using colors or shapes. Describe it.
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: Example: 'I made a pattern of blue circle, red triangle, blue circle, red triangle.'
A good answer describes a sequence that clearly repeats at least twice, using colors, shapes, or both.