Math Test Details:

• Math Test: The math test will take place on Friday, April 4th. Students need to review the following concepts:
  • Non-repeating patterns
  • Repeating patterns
  • Number patterns
  • In/Out patterns
  • Word problems with patterns, which may include addition, subtraction, or multiplication.

Examples for Each Concept:

1. Non-repeating pattern:
   • A, B, C, D, E, F… (each letter appears only once)
   • Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple… (different colors with no repetition)
   • This is a pattern that does not repeat itself and involves different items or numbers.
2. Repeating pattern:
   • Example: 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2…
   • A repeating pattern is one where the sequence of numbers or items repeats itself.
3. Number pattern:
   • Example: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10…
   • A number pattern involves a specific sequence of numbers that follows a rule, such as increasing by a fixed number.
4. In/Out pattern:
   • Example:
     • In: 2, 4, 6, 8
     • Out: 4, 8, 12, 16
     • Rule: Multiply each number in the “in” column by 2 to get the corresponding number in the “out” column.
     • 2 × 2 = 4
     • 4 × 2 = 8
     • 6 × 2 = 12
     • 8 × 2 = 16
   • Addition Rule Example:
     • In: 1, 3, 5, 7
     • Out: 3, 5, 7, 9
     • Rule: Add 2 to each number in the “in” column to get the corresponding number in the “out” column.
     • 1 + 2 = 3
     • 3 + 2 = 5
     • 5 + 2 = 7
     • 7 + 2 = 9
5. Word Problems with Patterns:
   • Example: “The numbers 2, 4, 6, 8 are part of a pattern. What is the next number?”
   • You may be asked to apply addition, subtraction, or multiplication to solve word problems that follow specific patterns.

Important Note:

Each student will be receiving a math practice package. This package does not include all of the review material, but it does contain quite a bit of practice that was printed by a supply teacher when I was away the week before March break. Do not return it to me. This is NOT homework; it is extra practice for you and your child to review.

For more review, check the math duo tang. Ask your child to bring it home.

Sample questions:

Word Problem: The numbers 4, 8, 12, 16 follow a pattern.

• What is the 5th number in the pattern?
• What is the 6th number in the pattern?

Word Problem: Jason is organizing books on a shelf. He places one book every 3 inches. How many inches will it take for 5 books to be placed on the shelf?

Look at the following pattern: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, ______

• If the pattern continues, what will the 10th number in the sequence be?
• If you add 2 to each number in this pattern, what would the first five numbers of the new pattern look like?