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Arithmetic Patterns

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Circle the answer.

1.
What rule fits this pattern?
- add 8 each time
- add 2 each time
- add 4 each time
2.
In a multiplication table, which fact matches 4 × 3 by switching the order?
- 4 + 3
- 3 × 4
- 4 × 4
3.
What is true about the numbers in this pattern?
- they are all odd
- they all end in 0
- they are all even
4.
Which pattern is made by adding 10 each time?
- 14, 15, 16, 17
- 44, 34, 24, 14
- 14, 24, 34, 44
5.
What is true about the sum of two even numbers?
- it always ends in 0
- it can be even or odd
- it is always even
6.
On a hundred chart, how does a number change when you move down one row?
- it increases by 1
- it decreases by 10
- it increases by 10
7.
What rule fits this pattern?
- add 5 each time
- subtract 6 each time
- subtract 5 each time
8.
In an addition table, 3 + 5 = 8. Which sum is also 8 because the order is switched?
- 4 + 4
- 5 + 3
- 5 + 4
9.
These numbers are from the 10s row of the multiplication table. What is true about their ones digits?
- every ones digit is 1
- every ones digit is 5
- every ones digit is 0
10.
What is true about the sum of an even number and an odd number?
- it always ends in 5
- it is always even
- it is always odd

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About this worksheet

This Grade 3 math worksheet gives focused practice with arithmetic patterns using short, self-checking problems. The Grade 3 reference book revisits the skill through models, equations, and word problems, so this page rotates across direct calculation, reasoning, visual interpretation, and explanation prompts. Students should read what the question asks before choosing an operation or model. Each level has its own questions: support versions use friendlier numbers and three answer choices, standard versions work at grade level, and challenge versions add two-step and reasoning questions.

Encourage children to write or say the equation that matches the story, then check whether the answer fits the context. The goal is not just getting a number; it is explaining why that number answers the particular Grade 3 problem. Each item keeps the standard narrow enough for practice while still using varied situations so the page does not feel like one repeated drill.

What your child will learn

Use the target Grade 3 standard
Connect models and equations
Solve in context
Check answers with reasoning

Common Core standard: 3.OA.D.9

Worked example

A strong answer matches the model, the operation, and the words in the problem.

Common mistake

Using a remembered procedure without checking what the problem is asking.

Helpful hint

Match the numbers to the model or story before calculating.

Next skill: Elapsed Time Earlier: Two-Step Word Problems

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with arithmetic patterns?

Using a remembered procedure without checking what the problem is asking.

How can I help my child with arithmetic patterns?

Match the numbers to the model or story before calculating.

Are these 3rd grade math worksheets free to print?

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