Number Patterns and Sequences
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Number Patterns and Sequences — Free MYP1 Mathematics Practice Questions

1QuestionDescribing Patterns Using Words and SymbolsConcept Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion B
Matchsticks are arranged to make a row of triangles.

Shape 1: 3 matchsticks. Shape 2: 5 matchsticks. Shape 3: 7 matchsticks.
a
List the number of matchsticks for shapes 1, 2, and 3. [1]
b
Describe in one sentence how the number of matchsticks changes each time a new triangle is added. [1]
c
Shape 3 uses 7 matchsticks. Describe how this compares to shape 8, and calculate how many matchsticks shape 8 needs. [2]
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2QuestionGenerating Terms from Position-to-Term RuleAssessment Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion D
A party planner uses this rule to work out the cost of a party:

cost=5×number of guests+20 dollars\text{cost} = 5 \times \text{number of guests} + 20 \text{ dollars}
a
Give an example of a party where this rule would work well. [1]
b
Describe one reason why this rule might not work for a very large party. [1]
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3QuestionCreating Patterns Using RulesConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion A
A number pattern starts at 33 and goes up by 44 each time.
a
State the rule for this pattern in words. [1]
b
List the first three terms of the pattern. [1]

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4QuestionIdentifying Patterns in Number SeriesConcept Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion C
A number sequence starts at 2. Each term is made by adding 3 to the term before it.
a
List the first three terms of the sequence. [1]
b
Describe the pattern in one sentence. [1]
c
A classmate says the 5th term is 16. Calculate the 5th term and explain whether your classmate is correct. [2]

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