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Shape Patterns - Worksheet 7 - 1st Grade

Medium

Create and extend shape patterns (Medium)

12 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: geometry, patterns

About This Worksheet

This medium-level worksheet contains 12 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing shape patterns. Medium worksheets introduce larger numbers and varied question formats to deepen understanding and build fluency.

Pattern recognition with shapes develops logical thinking and is a precursor to understanding algebraic patterns and sequences.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: triangle, triangle, circle, triangle, triangle, ___
Solution Steps:
  1. The pattern repeats in groups of 3: triangle, triangle, circle.
  2. After "triangle, triangle" comes "circle."
  3. The next shape is circle.
Answer: circle
Tip: Find the repeating group first, then use it to predict the next shape.
1
Pattern: square, circle, circle, square, circle, ___
2
Pattern: circle, circle, square, circle, circle, ___
3
Pattern: circle, circle, square, circle, circle, ___
4
Pattern: square, circle, circle, square, circle, ___
5
Pattern: triangle, square, square, triangle, square, ___
6
Pattern: circle, circle, square, circle, circle, ___
7
Pattern: triangle, square, square, triangle, square, ___
8
Pattern: circle, circle, square, circle, circle, ___
9
Pattern: square, circle, circle, square, circle, ___
10
Pattern: circle, circle, square, circle, circle, ___
11
Pattern: square, circle, circle, square, circle, ___
12
Pattern: triangle, triangle, circle, triangle, triangle, ___

Answer Key

1. circle2. square3. square4. circle5. square6. square7. square8. square9. circle10. square11. circle12. circle

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