Fifth graders stepped into the world of algebra by learning to write basic math expressions and evaluate them. This fun game helps sharpen their numeracy skills by offering fun mathematical pattern problems. Children generate ordered pairs based on a given rule and also identify a pattern from a list of ordered pairs.  

What’s inside?

- Understand a given rule and fill in the missing numbers in the ordered pairs.

- Plug values to identify the correct expression that fits the ordered pairs.

Real-World Application

Patterns are all around us. When your child claps thrice and stomps her foot twice, she’s following a pattern. Similarly, a geometric print piece of clothing is full of patterns. The ability to identify patterns in numbers polishes your child’s number sense and strengthens her problem solving skills.

What’s next?

The ability to identify number pattern sets your child up for solving more complex number problems in the higher grades.

Common Core Alignment

5.OA.3Generate two numerical patterns using two given rules. Identify apparent relationships between corresponding terms. Form ordered pairs consisting of corresponding terms from the two patterns, and graph the ordered pairs on a coordinate plane.