Grade 6 Mathematics Worksheet: Numeric Patterns
1. Investigate and Extend Patterns
Instructions: Look at the patterns below. Write down the rule in your own words and extend the pattern.
A. Pattern: 3, 6, 10, 15, ___, ___, ___
Rule: ____________________________________________
Extended Pattern: _________________________________
B. Pattern: 81, 27, 9, 3, ___, ___, ___
Rule: ____________________________________________
Extended Pattern: _________________________________
C. Create your own pattern (at least 5 numbers) and describe the rule:
Pattern: __________________________________________
Rule: ____________________________________________
Represent the pattern in a table:
| Term (n) | Value |
|----------|--------|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
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2. Input and Output Values
Instructions: Complete the flow diagrams and tables by finding the rules and missing values.
A. Flow Diagram:
[Input] --(+4)--> [Output]
Inputs: 2, 4, 6, 8
Outputs: __, __, __, __
B. Table:
| Input | Rule | Output |
|-------|-----------|--------|
| 1 |x3+1 | |
| 2 |x3+1 | |
| 3 |x3+1 | |
| 4 |x3+1 | |
| 5 |x3+1 | |
3. Equivalent Forms
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Instructions: Determine if the following descriptions show the same rule. Write 'Yes' or 'No' and explain.
A. Rule verbally: "Multiply by 2, then subtract 1"
Flow Diagram: [Input] --x2--> --1--> [Output]
Table:
| Input | Output |
|-------|--------|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 7 |
Are these equivalent? _________
Explain: _____________________________________________
B. Rule: "Double the number and add 5"
Number sentence: Output = 2n + 5
Flow Diagram: [Input] --x2--> +5 --> [Output]
Are these equivalent? _________
Explain: _____________________________________________
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