Ages 5–9
Ages 7–12MathsWorksheet
Number patterns (Tricky rules) · Practice set 1
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Find the rule and fill in the missing number.
Curriculum links
- Common Core 4.OA.C.5: Make a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule and notice features of the pattern.
- Common Core 5.OA.B.3: Generate two numerical patterns from two given rules and find relationships between their terms.
- England NC Y6.MA.AL.2: Generate and describe linear number sequences.
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About this activity
What your child practises
Skills: Number sequences (level 3).
Understanding how numbers are built and how they relate to each other – the base for confident mental maths.
What’s included
- 8 questions
- An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own
- An on-screen version with instant marking and stars
Age and school year
Made for ages 7–12. That’s Grade 2–7 in the US, Year 3–8 in England, Primary 2 – JSS 1 in Nigeria and Class 2–7 in India.
How to use it
- Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
- Print the answer key too, so marking takes seconds.
- Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
- Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Ask “How do you know?” about one answer. Explaining a method builds understanding faster than speed.
- Count real things first – spoons, socks, toy cars – then move to the pictures, so numbers stay meaningful.
- Use the on-screen version for instant feedback when your child is working alone.
Good to know
- Time needed
- About 5–10 minutes
- You’ll need
- A printer (or a tablet to work on screen) and a pencil
- Difficulty
- Harder (Tricky rules) – pitched at ages 7–12
- Answer key
- Yes – print it with the sheet or on its own