Repeating Patterns

Repeating patterns are sequences of shapes, colors, numbers, or objects that follow a specific order and are repeated at regular intervals. Identifying and creating repeating patterns is an important skill in mathematics and can be found in various real-world applications.

Types of Repeating Patterns

There are different types of repeating patterns, such as:

• AB Pattern: In an AB pattern, two different elements alternate, such as red-blue-red-blue or circle-square-circle-square.
• ABC Pattern: In an ABC pattern, three different elements alternate, such as red-blue-green-red-blue-green or circle-square-triangle-circle-square-triangle.
• Numeric Pattern: In a numeric pattern, numbers repeat in a certain sequence, such as 2, 4, 6, 8, 2, 4, 6, 8.

How to Identify and Extend Repeating Patterns

To identify and extend a repeating pattern, follow these steps:

1. Identify the Core: Look for the part of the pattern that repeats.
2. Extend the Pattern: Predict what comes next in the pattern and continue the sequence.
3. Check for Consistency: Make sure the pattern follows the same rule throughout.

Study Guide

Here are some practice questions and activities to help you understand repeating patterns:

1. Identify the Pattern: Look at a series of shapes, colors, or numbers and identify the repeating pattern.
2. Complete the Pattern: Given a partial pattern, fill in the missing elements to complete the sequence.
3. Create Your Own Pattern: Use shapes, colors, or numbers to create your own repeating pattern.
4. Pattern Puzzles: Solve pattern puzzles or riddles to test your understanding of repeating patterns.

Practicing these activities will help reinforce your understanding of repeating patterns and improve your pattern recognition skills.