A Differentiated Number Patterns Year 1 Worksheet Set

Support your students’ understanding of patterns with this fun and educational number patterns year 1 worksheet set! Whether you’re looking to focus on shape-to-number patterns or reinforce skip counting, these worksheets provide a variety of engaging exercises. With answer keys included, teachers can easily choose the best option for their students.

Worksheet A includes the following activities:

• Transforming shape patterns into number patterns
• Completing number sequences by counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s
• Finding the ‘rule’ of each of the finished number sequences 

Worksheet B includes the following activities:

1. Completing number sequences by counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s
2. Finding the ‘rule’ of each of the finished number sequences 
3. Looking at a robot’s inputs and outputs to determine a rule 

Using These Year 1 Number Patterns Worksheets

Our year 1 number patterns worksheets have many classroom uses. Here are a few to get you started! 

• Differentiation – With two different versions of this worksheet, you can choose which one works best for which students. With its shape patterns, Worksheet A may be better for beginning learners, while the ‘Rule Robot’ on Worksheet B might challenge more proficient students. 
• Exit Ticket – Cut the worksheets in this number patterns year 1 worksheet set in half and use the half of your choice as a short exit ticket to gauge student progress in identifying and extending patterns. 
• Challenge Activity – Once students complete the number patterns on the top of Worksheet A or the bottom of Worksheet B, use them as examples for students to create their own number patterns. 

You could also use this number patterns year 1 worksheet set as a formative or summative assessment to monitor progress. 

Download Our Number Patterns Year 1 Worksheets

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Additional Patterns and Algebra Year 1 Resources

Looking for more patterns and algebra year 1 activities? You’re in luck! Check out some additional resources below. 

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Secret Number Patterns – Card Game

Keep your secret number pattern hidden as you race to be the first to create number patterns based on given rules.

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Skip Counting Worksheet — Counting by 2, 5 and 10

Practise counting by 2, 5 and 10 with this skip counting worksheet.

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Skip Counting by 1, 2, 5 and 10 Sorting Activity

Set up this sorting activity as a small group or rotation task for your students to practise thier skip counting skills.