I'll solve this repeating patterns worksheet by analyzing each row and determining the next shapes or numbers that continue the pattern.
Let me examine each row one by one:
Row a: □ ○ □ ○ □ ○ □ ○ □ ○ □
- This is an alternating pattern of square (□) and circle (○)
- The pattern is: square, circle, square, circle...
- The last shape shown is a circle (○), so the next should be a square (□)
Row b: △ △ △ △ △ △ _ _ _
- All shapes shown are triangles (△)
- This appears to be a pattern of all triangles
- The next three shapes should all be triangles (△ △ △)
Row c: L L I I L L I I L L I I _ _ _
- This looks like a repeating pattern of "LLII"
- The pattern is: L, L, I, I, L, L, I, I, L, L, I, I
- Following this pattern, the next three should be L, L, I
Row d: ◇ ◇ ◇ ○ ◇ ◇ ◇ ○ ◇ ◇ ◇ ○ _ _ _
- This appears to be a repeating pattern of "◇◇◇○" (three diamonds followed by one circle)
- The pattern is: ◇, ◇, ◇, ○, ◇, ◇, ◇, ○, ◇, ◇, ◇, ○
- Following this pattern, the next three should be ◇, ◇, ◇
Row e: 1 2 3 3 1 2 3 3 1 2 _ _ _
- This appears to be a repeating pattern of "1233"
- The pattern is: 1, 2, 3, 3, 1, 2, 3, 3, 1, 2
- Following this pattern, the next three should be 3, 3, 1
Therefore, the completed patterns are:
a. □ ○ □ ○ □ ○ □ ○ □ ○ □ (next is □)
b. △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △
c. L L I I L L I I L L I I L L I
d. ◇ ◇ ◇ ○ ◇ ◇ ◇ ○ ◇ ◇ ◇ ○ ◇ ◇ ◇
e. 1 2 3 3 1 2 3 3 1 2 3 3 1
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of shape pattern worksheet for 4th grade.