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Sequences

Grade 3 · Logic & Puzzles · Free lesson

Hi! Let's explore number sequences together. Patterns are like secret codes!

A sequence is an ordered list of numbers. The numbers follow a special rule.

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Let's analyze how the numbers change from one step to the next. Look closely at 2, 4, and 6. We add 2 each time!

2+24+26

When you find the rule, you can predict what comes next. Adding 2 to 6 gives us 8!

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✏️ Worked example

Analyze the sequence to find the missing number: 3, 6, 9, __.

  1. First, look at the first two numbers: 3 and 6.
  2. Compare them: 3 + 3 = 6. The pattern might be add 3.
  3. Check the next pair: 6 + 3 = 9. The rule is definitely add 3!
  4. Apply the rule to 9: 9 + 3 = 12.
  5. The missing number is 12!
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