Ages 5–6🧮 MathematicsBeing planted

Spotting mathematical patterns

Notice simple patterns and structures: spot that changing order doesn't change the total, and recognise how numbers relate to each other

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Question 1 of 3

Look at the pattern of numbers: 2, 4, 6, __. What number should go in the blank?

Question 2 of 3

Look at the following pattern of shapes: circle, square, circle, square, ___. What shape should be placed in the blank?

Question 3 of 3

A basket already has ten oranges. Lily puts a few more oranges in the basket and now there are fifteen oranges total. How many oranges did Lily add?

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