Worksheet directions

Grade 4 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

1. Start at 2 and add 4 each time. Write the first six terms. Describe the odd/even pattern and explain why it continues. Answer: ___
2. Start at 3 and add 5 each time. Write the first six terms. Describe the odd/even pattern and explain why it continues. Answer: ___
3. Start with 2 tiles and add 3 each stage. Draw the first three stages. Describe one feature of the numbers that the rule does not explicitly state. Answer: ___
4. Start at 2 and add 3 each time. Write the first six terms. Describe the odd/even pattern and explain why it continues. Answer: ___
5. Start at 5 and add 4 each time. Write the first six terms. Describe the odd/even pattern and explain why it continues. Answer: ___
6. Start at 1 and add 3 each time. Write the first six terms. Describe the odd/even pattern and explain why it continues. Answer: ___

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 4.OA.C.5. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

• 4.OA.C.5 — Generate and analyze a number pattern

Bring it into your lesson

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