Grade 1 Math Quiz: Patterns — Repeating Patterns and Number Patterns (12 Marks)

Learning Objectives

• Copy, continue and create repeating patterns (AB, AAB, ABB, ABC).
• Find the part of a pattern that repeats (the core).
• Find a missing part of a pattern.
• Continue number patterns that count on by 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s, and count back by 2s.
• Describe a pattern in simple words, e.g. "red, blue, red, blue".

How to Use This Resource

• Give at the end of the unit (or as a pre-test before teaching).
• Allow about 20 minutes. Students work alone.
• Mark with the answer key; use the score guide to decide who needs re-teaching or a challenge.

Differentiation

Support: Use real blocks for every question before drawing. Challenge: Make ABC and AABB patterns, or patterns that change two things (color AND shape). English language learners: Teach the sentence: "The pattern is ___, ___. Next is ___."

Teacher Tips

Patterns are everywhere: clothes, tiles, songs, the days of the week. Point them out every day. Always ask students to SAY the pattern aloud — it helps them hear the repeat.

What's Included

• 12-mark quiz (PDF + editable DOCX)
• Part A: What Comes Next? (4 marks)
• Part B: What Is Missing? (2 marks)
• Part C: Number Patterns (4 marks)
• Part D: Think and Explain (2 marks)
• Answer key with marking notes and a score guide (PDF)

Additional Files

• Grade 1 Math Quiz: Patterns — Repeating Patterns and Number Patterns (12 Marks) (DOCX)
• Answer Key (PDF)

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