Patterns Number Pattern for Class 1 Math

This discussion will allow the learners to identify the number pattern in their surroundings. Also, the student will determine the number patterns and alphabetical patterns etc.

What are patterns?
Importance of learning patterns
Types of Patterns
- Alphabet Patterns
- Increasing Number Patterns
- Decreasing Number Patterns
- Patterns Using Letters and Numbers
How to Complete a Pattern

Also, the students will learn to

Identify the number patterns and patterns using letters and numbers only.
Construct and continue the increasing number pattern and decreasing number pattern.

Each concept is explained to class 1 maths students with examples and illustrations, and a concept map is given at the end to summarize the idea. At the end of the page, two printable number pattern worksheets with solutions are attached for students to practice. Download the worksheets and assess your knowledge.

What Are Patterns?

Sequences or arrangements that repeat logically and predictably are called patterns. Their adherence to a particular order or rule aids in our ability to forecast future events. Letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and objects can all be used to create patterns.

Definition:

A pattern is a sequence or design that repeats according to a rule.

Importance of learning patterns

Makes Math Simple: Patterns make learning numbers, counting, and adding easier.
Enhances Observation: You gain the ability to recognize similarities and differences.
Fun to Learn: Color, shape, and number patterns are fascinating.
Found everywhere: in traffic lights, clothing, music, and the outdoors.

You can improve your math skills and have fun with patterns!

Types of Patterns

We have seen the pattern with shapes or objects. Now let’s see patterns with numbers and alphabets.

There are different patterns:

Pattern for Alphabets Only

For example:

Extend the following pattern.

In the above pattern, letters are ordered alphabetically but skipping one letter in between.

So, to complete this sequence follows the same pattern.

The completed sequence looks like this:

In the different sequences, such types of different patterns are there.
Increasing Number Pattern

For example :

Complete the following sequence.

In the above sequence, the first number given is 3. Then adding 3 to 3, get the second number 6. Again adding 3 to 6, get the third number 9.

So, to complete this sequence follows the same pattern.

24 + 3 = 27 (Count three numbers after the number 24)

27 + 3 = 30 (Count three numbers after the number 27)

30 + 3 = 33 (Count three numbers after the number 30)

33 + 3 = 36 (Count three numbers after the number 33)

The completed sequence looks like this:

For example:

Complete the following sequence.

First number is 5. After counting the number 5, at the fifth step we get the number 10. It means adding 5 to the 5, we get the number 10. Again adding 5 to the number 10, we get the number 15.

So, this is the pattern of the above sequence.

15 + 5 = 20 (Count five numbers after the number 15)

20 + 5 = 25 (Count five numbers after the number 20)

25 + 5 = 30 (Count five numbers after the number 25)

The completed sequence will look like this:
Decreasing Number pattern

For example:

Complete the following sequence.

Here subtract 2 from 25, get the number 23. Again subtract 2 from the number 23, get 21. This pattern follows throughout the sequence.

Or if we observe, we got that the first number is 25, count backward by skipping one number in between we get the number 23.

So, to complete this sequence count backward by skipping one number in between.

The completed sequence will look like this:
By Using Letters and Numbers

For example:

Complete the following sequence.

In the above sequence alphabets and numbers are written together in the correct order.

So, to complete this sequence first write letters in correct alphabetical order.

Then add the numbers after 8.

The completed sequence will look like:

So, there are such types of different patterns with numbers and alphabets.

To complete any sequence, first, identify the pattern of the sequence.

Real- Life Examples

Books in a classroom may be arranged in alphabetical order such as A, C, E, G by skipping one letter each time.
Coloring books labeled A, C, E, G help students recognize letter patterns easily.
Stacking building blocks where the first stack has 3 blocks, the next has 6, and the next has 9 is an example of adding 3 each time.
Chairs arranged for an event with 5 chairs in the first row, 10 in the second, and 15 in the third follow an increasing number pattern.

Did you know?

If we observe our surroundings, we can find out some patterns around us.

Birds are flying in V shape.
Bees make the beautiful pattern of the honeycomb.
Traffic signals follow a repeated pattern of the three colours to control traffic on the roads.

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Solved Examples

Alphabet Pattern Example
Complete the pattern: A, C, E, G, ___, ___
Solution:
The pattern skips one letter each time.
A → C → E → G → I → K
Answer: I, K
Increasing Number Pattern Example
Complete the pattern: 3, 6, 9, ___, ___
Solution:
We add 3 to each number:
9 + 3 = 12
12 + 3 = 15
Answer: 12, 15
Another Increasing Number Pattern
Complete the pattern: 5, 10, 15, ___, ___
Solution:
We add 5 to each number:
15 + 5 = 20
20 + 5 = 25
Answer: 20, 25
Decreasing Number Pattern Example
Complete the pattern: 25, 23, 21, ___, ___
Solution:
We subtract 2 from each number:
21 - 2 = 19
19 - 2 = 17
Answer: 19, 17
Another Decreasing Pattern
Complete the pattern: 30, 27, 24, ___, ___
Solution:
We subtract 3 each time:
24 - 3 = 21
21 - 3 = 18
Answer: 21, 18

Things Learned You About Patterns!

Patterns repeat in a specific order using numbers, letters, or both.
Alphabet Patterns: Skip letters in order (e.g., A, C, E, G...).
Increasing Number Pattern: Add the same number each time (e.g., 3, 6, 9...).
Decreasing Number Pattern: Subtract the same number each time (e.g., 25, 23, 21...).
Letter + Number Pattern: Continue both letter and number sequences together (e.g., A8, B9, C10...).
Patterns Around Us: Birds flying in V-shape, honeycombs, and traffic lights are all real-life patterns.