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
- Grade R–Grade 5
- Skills
- Counting on and back, Skip counting by 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s, Recognising number patterns
- Curriculum
- CAPS
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Grade R | Counting on |
| Grade 1 | Counting on |
| Grade 2 | Skip counting |
| Grade 3 | Forwards & backwards |
| Grade 4 | Tricky patterns |
| Grade 5 | Tricky patterns + Typing |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
🏆 Leaderboard
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🇿🇦 CAPS links
Find games by grade →- Grade 1 · Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Count forwards and backwards: Counting forwards and backwards, and recognising number symbols up to 100.
- Grade 2 · Numbers, Operations and Relationships · Count forwards and backwards: Counting forwards and backwards up to 200.
Content areas, topics and language skills summarised from the Department of Basic Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Mathematics and English Home Language, Foundation Phase (Grades R–3) and Intermediate Phase (Grades 4–6). Learners taking English First Additional Language practise the same skills at their own pace. Game alignment by Success Tutoring; not endorsed by the Department of Basic Education.
🖨️ Printable worksheets
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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.