Cogito
Grade 4 Math · Chapter 4 · Lesson 4
Number Patterns
Follow the rule, then notice what it did not say.
10 problems · about 15 minutes · 4.OA.C.5
Figure — use these to answer the problems
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
2 problemsFrom “Multiples”
Smallest common multiple of 4 and 10?
AnswerFrom “Prime and Composite”
Is 29 prime?
- Yes.
- No.
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
4 problemsStart at 7, add 4. What is the 5th term?
AnswerWhy does "start at 3, add 4" keep every term odd?
- Adding an even number keeps it odd.
- It just happens that way.
Start at 3, add 5. What is the 4th term?
AnswerStart at 100, subtract 7. What is the 3rd term?
Answer
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
2 problemsStart at 1, double each time. What is the 5th term?
AnswerStart at 4 and add 10. Are the terms all even?
- Yes. Even plus even stays even.
- No.
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
2 problemsThe Chairs
Each table seats 4, plus 2 at the ends. With 5 tables, how many seats?
AnswerseatsThe Savings
Ana starts with 5 pounds and adds 3 each week. How much after 6 weeks?
Answerpounds