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Year 2 maths · A.3 · Counting Patterns

Count by 2s

Look at how each number changes. Write the next three numbers and the rule.

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  1. 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, … Write the next three numbers and the rule.

    Answer: Next three: 25, 27, 29; Rule: Start at 15; add 2 each time

  2. 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, … Write the next three numbers and the rule.

    Answer: Next three: 37, 39, 41; Rule: Start at 27; add 2 each time

  3. 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, … Write the next three numbers and the rule.

    Answer: Next three: 61, 63, 65; Rule: Start at 51; add 2 each time

Tip: Look at how each number changes. Write the next three numbers and the rule.

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