These worksheets are designed to help students identify, continue, and describe number patterns within a hundreds number chart. Students will analyse number sequences, identify the rules governing these patterns, and shade the corresponding numbers. This activity promotes critical thinking and strengthens foundational numeracy skills, such as skip counting.

How to Complete:

In each number chart, students look for a sequence of shaded numbers that follows a particular rule. Underneath each grid, they write the rule they have identified. Students then shade additional numbers in the grid to extend the sequence based on the identified rule.

Additional Tips:

1. Encourage students to say the numbers aloud as they count or shade to reinforce fluency.
2. Use coloured pencils or highlighters to differentiate patterns visually.
3. For younger students, provide guidance by initially modelling how to find a rule.
4. Discuss strategies as a class for identifying patterns, such as recognising multiples or examining rows and columns.

Extension Ideas

1. Create Your Own Pattern: Ask students to develop their own number patterns, write the rule, and shade the grid accordingly.
2. Challenge Patterns: Introduce more complex rules such as subtracting numbers, alternating patterns, or combining operations, such as: add 2, then subtract 1.
3. Exploring Multiples: Connect the activity to multiplication tables by focusing on multiples of a given number.
4. Pattern Discussions: Have students compare their grids with peers to see similarities or differences in identified patterns.

This engaging resource will build students' understanding of number relationships and pattern recognition, essential skills for their ongoing numeracy development.