Continue the Number Sequence

Explanation with example for the task type zahlenfolge.

A row of numbers begins following a rule.
Look at how the numbers change from one to the next.
Continue the row using the same rule.
The filled-in example next to it shows the answer.

Example

1234
5432

What does this exercise practice?

Spotting and continuing patterns trains logical thinking and counting in steps.

Common pitfalls

First be sure of the rule, then keep going. Is the row going up or down?

How to practice at home

Say number rows together, once forwards and once backwards, and name the rule.

Related: Number flower, Neighbor numbers

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