Number Patterns and Number Lines — Flashcards

Grade 2 · Math · Flashcards

Practice patterns and number line concepts with these 2nd grade flashcards.

Flashcards

What is a number pattern?: A sequence of numbers that follows a repeating rule
What is a number line?: A line with numbers placed in equal spaces from least to greatest
Rule for: 5, 10, 15, 20: Add 5
Rule for: 30, 27, 24, 21: Subtract 3
What is missing? 8, 16, ___, 32: 24 (rule: add 8)
Which direction is greater on a number line?: Right — larger numbers are to the right
Which direction is less on a number line?: Left — smaller numbers are to the left
How do you find the rule of a pattern?: Subtract (or add) consecutive terms to find what stays the same
What comes next? 3, 6, 9, ___: 12 (rule: add 3)
What comes next? 50, 40, 30, ___: 20 (rule: subtract 10)
What is a sequence?: Numbers written in order following a specific rule
How can a number line help you subtract?: Jump left on the number line to count back