Find the multiplying rule in a pattern worksheets

What is on this worksheet

Look at the first five numbers of a pattern that doubles or triples each time and circle the rule from four choices.

• Pattern type: Multiplying (doubling, tripling...)
• Task: Circle the rule
• Largest step: 3
• Numbers up to: 1000

You can change any of these settings above. Press "New problems" for a fresh set with the same settings, or pick Version A to Z to print different sheets for neighboring desks. The answer key always matches.

About number patterns and sequences

Choose counting up, counting down, adding and subtracting, or multiplying patterns (doubling, tripling and more). Each pattern shows enough numbers for the rule to be clear. Students write the next three numbers, fill in missing numbers, or circle the rule from four choices.

The wrong rules are close to the right one, such as a step that is one too big or the opposite operation, and none of them fits the numbers shown. Mixed worksheets put all three tasks on one page, with the task written above each pattern.

Printing

US Letter or A4, portrait: choose your paper size above. Print at 100 percent (actual size). Use "Black and white" for the copier, or "Color" for display pages and mini books.