Patterns AB ABB ABC — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. pat
2. next
3. AAB
4. AABB
5. rule
6. see
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. star star moon star star moon
After two stars in AAB, the next item is always the different one, moon.
2. big big small big big small
AAB shows two big then one small, so small fills the empty spot.
3. duck duck duck pig duck duck duck pig
The pattern is three ducks then a pig, so pig fills the blank spot.
4. tap tap clap clap tap tap clap clap
AABB needs two claps in a row, so the missing word must be clap.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. AAB and AABB are both repeating patterns.
True False
Both AAB and AABB repeat the same rule, so they are repeating patterns.
2. In AAB, the last item is always the same one.
True False
In AAB the last item is different from the first two, not the same.
3. Pattern names help us read rules quickly.
True False
Pattern names give a quick label so kids can read and copy rules.