Patterns
Complete the pattern
Extend shape, color or combined patterns with three- or four-item units. Choose distinct items or repeated shapes and colors, then draw the next item or finish the unit.
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Complete the number series
Restore missing values in ascending or descending consecutive series across chosen positive or advanced negative ranges.
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Decide whether the numbers go up or down by 1. Write the missing terms.
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Infer whether a consecutive series increases or decreases by 1 and fill its missing terms.
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Complete 23, 22, __, 20.
21
The series decreases by 1 each time, so the number between 22 and 20 is 21.
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- Point out the direction before writing any answer.
- Negative-number ranges are advanced options beyond typical Kindergarten work and should be teacher-selected.
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