Pattern Detective
patterns · identifying, extending, and describing repeating patterns
Represent, visually, a pattern to clarify relationships and to verify predictions [6.P(P).1].
Pattern Detective is a Grade 4 partner game for identifying and extending repeating patterns. Each player secretly builds a sequence using the letters A, B, C, and D, then the opponent asks position-based questions to reveal the hidden pattern one box at a time. The guessing structure makes students attend closely to repetition and position within the sequence.
Use it for partner work when students are learning to describe repeating patterns and predict missing terms. After a pattern is uncovered, students can explain its core repeat and how they used previous clues to make the next guess. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for Pattern Detective. No credit card, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.
- Grades:
- 4
- Players:
- 2 players
- Materials:
- printable
- Classroom use:
- partner work
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