This set of 3 Google Slides lessons introduces students to shape and number patterns (including input/output tables and function machines). It guides students through how to determine the rule of a pattern and use it to continue the pattern and fill in missing shapes or numbers. It also uses critical thinking skills to make observations and draw conclusions about patterns.

Lesson 1: Shape Patterns

• explains what a pattern is
• provides 2 example shape patterns in which students must determine the rule, continue the pattern, fill in missing shapes, and make observations (for example: every 4th shape is a triangle)
• provides 12 practice problems (just click to reveal the correct answers!) plus access to a free printable worksheet

Lesson 2: Number Patterns

• reviews what a pattern is
• provides 2 example number patterns in which students must determine the rule, continue the pattern, fill in missing numbers, and make observations (for example, the numbers alternate odd, even, odd, even...)
• provides 12 practice problems (just click to reveal the correct answers!) plus access to a free printable worksheet

Lesson 3: Input/Output Tables

• reviews what a pattern is
• demonstrates how to use input/output tables and function machines for numerical patterns - students must determine the rule and fill in missing numbers
• provides 4 practice problems (just click to reveal the correct answers!) plus access to a free printable worksheet

These slides are fully editable so you can tweak them to fit your needs. Be sure to check the preview file for a closer look at this lesson (Note: the Google Slides feature animations that will not work in the PDF preview file but it will still give you a good idea of what's included in the lesson).

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