Ages 12–16
BrainteenAges 13–18PuzzlesPuzzle
Number sequences (Expert)
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Find the next number in each sequence.
Curriculum links
- Common Core HSF-IF.A.3: Recognise that sequences are functions whose domain is a subset of the integers.
- Common Core HSF-BF.A.2: Write arithmetic and geometric sequences both recursively and with an explicit formula.
- England NC KS3.MA.ALG.13: Recognise arithmetic sequences and find the nth term; recognise geometric and other sequences.
- BNCC EF08MA11: Find the rule of a recursive number sequence and describe how to get the next terms.
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About this activity
What your child practises
Skills: Sequence puzzles (level 3).
Logical reasoning, patience and step-by-step problem solving.
What’s included
- 15 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 13–18. That’s Grade 8–12 in the US, Year 9–13 in England, JSS 2 – SS 3 in Nigeria and Class 8–12 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
- Puzzles make great early-finisher or calm-down activities – keep a few printed copies in a folder.
- Hold back the answer and give a small hint instead (“Look at the top row”), so the “aha!” moment stays theirs.
- Encourage teens to set their own target (say 12 out of 15) and track it over a few attempts.
Good to know
- Time needed
- About 5–10 minutes
- You’ll need
- A printer (or a tablet to work on screen), a pencil and an eraser
- Difficulty
- Harder (Expert) – pitched at ages 13–18
- Answer key
- Yes – print it with the sheet or on its own