Basic 4Mathematics20 min

Build Tables from Pattern Problems

Turning bead designs and chair patterns into tables for class events.

Move between objects, tables, and rules.

A decoration team builds a growing bead pattern. Record each design in a table and use the rule to predict later designs.

Build Tables from Pattern Problems illustration

Turning bead designs and chair patterns into tables for class events.

A pattern uses 3 cubes for figure 1, 6 for figure 2, and 9 for figure 3. Find figure 6.

  1. Write the table: figure number multiplied by 3 gives the number of cubes.
  2. For figure 6, calculate 6 x 3 = 18 cubes.