Number Pattern Detective helps students find missing numbers in a pattern. They ask two big questions: is the pattern going up or down, and how big are the jumps? Then they use the jump to fill the gap.
Best for: Years 1 to 3
How to play
Look at the numbers in the pattern.
Decide if the pattern is going up or down.
Work out the size of the jump between each number.
Use the jump to find the missing number.
Teaching tips
Use a hundreds chart to show the pattern visually.
Ask students to create their own patterns for a partner to solve.