Number Patterns Game
Number Patterns is a free maths game where kids spot the rule in a number sequence and fill in the missing number.
Number Patterns
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- Ages
- 5–10
- School years
- Senior Infants–5th Class
- Skills
- Counting on and back, Skip counting by 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s, Recognising number patterns
- Curriculum
- Primary Curriculum
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
How to play Number Patterns
- Choose a level: counting on, skip counting, forwards & backwards, or tricky patterns.
- Look at how the numbers change from one to the next.
- Find the missing number and pick or type it.
- Wrong answers show the rule of the pattern.
What your child learns
- Counting on and back
- Skip counting by 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s
- Recognising number patterns
- Early algebraic thinking
About Number Patterns
Spotting patterns is the beginning of algebra. Skip counting also makes learning times tables much easier.
The tricky level includes larger steps, counting backwards and doubling patterns to stretch confident learners.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Senior Infants | Counting on |
| 1st Class | Counting on |
| 2nd Class | Skip counting |
| 3rd Class | Forwards & backwards |
| 4th Class | Tricky patterns |
| 5th Class | Tricky patterns + Typing |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
🏆 Leaderboard
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🇮🇪 Primary Curriculum links
Find games by class →- Senior Infants · Stage 1 · Algebra: Patterns, rules and relationships: Exploring, extending and creating patterns and number sequences.
Strands and strand units summarised from the Primary Mathematics Curriculum (2023) and the Primary Language Curriculum, published by the NCCA for the Department of Education (curriculumonline.ie). Both curricula set learning outcomes for two-year stages, so the class shown is our suggested starting point. Game alignment by Success Tutoring; not endorsed by the NCCA or the Department of Education.
🖨️ Printable worksheets
Practise away from the screen too: free worksheets with answer keys that match this game.
Frequently asked questions
What is skip counting?
Counting forwards or backwards by a number other than 1, such as 2, 4, 6, 8 or 5, 10, 15, 20.
What age is this game for?
Roughly ages 5 to 10, depending on the level.
Why are patterns important in maths?
Recognising patterns builds number sense and is the foundation for multiplication and algebra.
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Help your child shine in maths
Practice at home is a great start. Success Tutoring offers personalised tutoring to build skills and confidence.