Problem Analysis:
The task involves coloring ice cream scoops according to specific ordinal number instructions and then identifying a pattern in the colors used. Let's break it down step by step.
#### Instructions:
1. Color the
first scoop blue.
2. Color the
ninth scoop orange.
3. Color the
third scoop orange.
4. Color the
second scoop red.
5. Color the
fourth scoop blue.
6. Color the
eighth scoop red.
7. Color the
tenth scoop blue.
8. Color the
fifth scoop red.
9. Color the
sixth scoop orange.
10. Color the
seventh scoop blue.
#### Ice Cream Scoop Arrangement:
There are 10 scoops in total, numbered from 1 to 10 from bottom to top.
#### Step-by-Step Coloring:
We will follow the instructions to color each scoop:
1.
First scoop (bottom scoop): Blue
2.
Second scoop: Red
3.
Third scoop: Orange
4.
Fourth scoop: Blue
5.
Fifth scoop: Red
6.
Sixth scoop: Orange
7.
Seventh scoop: Blue
8.
Eighth scoop: Red
9.
Ninth scoop: Orange
10.
Tenth scoop (top scoop): Blue
#### Final Colored Scoops:
- Scoop 1: Blue
- Scoop 2: Red
- Scoop 3: Orange
- Scoop 4: Blue
- Scoop 5: Red
- Scoop 6: Orange
- Scoop 7: Blue
- Scoop 8: Red
- Scoop 9: Orange
- Scoop 10: Blue
#### Pattern Identification:
Now, let's observe the pattern in the colors:
- The colors alternate in a repeating sequence:
Blue, Red, Orange.
- This sequence repeats every three scoops:
- Scoops 1, 4, 7, 10 are
Blue.
- Scoops 2, 5, 8 are
Red.
- Scoops 3, 6, 9 are
Orange.
Final Answer:
The pattern noticed is:
Blue, Red, Orange repeating every three scoops.
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\boxed{\text{Blue, Red, Orange}}
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ordinal numbers worksheet grade 2.