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Shape Patterns - Worksheet 9 - 1st Grade

Hard

Create and extend shape patterns (Hard)

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

About This Worksheet

This hard-level worksheet contains 15 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing shape patterns. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.

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

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: circle, square, triangle, circle, square, ___
Solution Steps:
  1. The pattern repeats in groups of 3: circle, square, triangle.
  2. After "circle, square" comes "triangle."
  3. The next shape is triangle.
Answer: triangle
Tip: ABC patterns repeat every 3 shapes. Count where you are in the cycle to find the next one.
1
Pattern: circle, triangle, square, circle, ___
2
Pattern: square, triangle, circle, square, triangle, ___
3
Pattern: circle, square, triangle, circle, square, ___
4
Pattern: circle, triangle, square, circle, ___
5
Pattern: circle, triangle, square, circle, ___
6
Pattern: hexagon, pentagon, square, hexagon, pentagon, ___
7
Pattern: hexagon, pentagon, square, hexagon, pentagon, ___
8
Pattern: square, triangle, circle, square, triangle, ___
9
Pattern: circle, triangle, square, circle, ___
10
Pattern: triangle, circle, square, triangle, circle, ___
11
Pattern: hexagon, pentagon, square, hexagon, pentagon, ___
12
Pattern: square, triangle, circle, square, triangle, ___
13
Pattern: circle, triangle, square, circle, ___
14
Pattern: square, triangle, circle, square, triangle, ___
15
Pattern: hexagon, pentagon, square, hexagon, pentagon, ___

Answer Key

1. triangle2. circle3. triangle4. triangle5. triangle6. square7. square8. circle9. triangle10. square11. square12. circle13. triangle14. circle15. square

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