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Read a sequence and write, in words, what its rule does at every step.

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Number Patterns · Grade 2

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Grade 2 · 2 pages · A4

Number Patterns Practice

Grade 2 • Name the Rule • Rules that count back
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Look at each sequence, then write its rule in words.

  1. 1) 44, 42, 40, 38, 36 Rule: ___
  1. 2) 19, 17, 15, 13, 11 Rule: ___
  1. 3) 67, 57, 47, 37, 27 Rule: ___
  1. 4) 52, 47, 42, 37, 32 Rule: ___
  1. 5) 43, 38, 33, 28, 23 Rule: ___
  1. 6) 12, 10, 8, 6, 4 Rule: ___
  1. 7) 24, 22, 20, 18, 16 Rule: ___
  1. 8) 45, 35, 25, 15, 5 Rule: ___
  1. 9) 51, 41, 31, 21, 11 Rule: ___
  1. 10) 83, 73, 63, 53, 43 Rule: ___
  1. 11) 53, 48, 43, 38, 33 Rule: ___
  1. 12) 51, 49, 47, 45, 43 Rule: ___
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Answer Key

  1. 1. Take away 2 each time
  2. 2. Take away 2 each time
  1. 3. Take away 10 each time
  2. 4. Take away 5 each time
  1. 5. Take away 5 each time
  2. 6. Take away 2 each time
  1. 7. Take away 2 each time
  2. 8. Take away 10 each time
  1. 9. Take away 10 each time
  2. 10. Take away 10 each time
  1. 11. Take away 5 each time
  2. 12. Take away 2 each time
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What each level generates

Grade 2 name the rule — the exact skill behind each difficulty setting, straight from the generator.

  1. Level 1Rules that count on
  2. Level 2Rules that count back
  3. Level 3Rules for the twos, threes and fives

Grade levels follow the progression common to most English-language curricula — not one specific national curriculum. Every level shows exactly what it generates, so you can check the fit with your own program. See the full scope & sequence →

More Grade 2 number patterns skills

Each one generates a different kind of question, with its own three levels and answer key.

Frequently asked questions

▸What number patterns should a Grade 2 student know?

Counting in steps of 2, 3 and 5 from zero, and in tens from any number, forwards and backwards — including sequences that do not start at zero. Most curricula treat this as the bridge into multiplication. Sequences whose jump changes from step to step (12, 14, 18, 24, 32) are not Grade 2 anywhere, so you will not find them on these sheets.

▸How do these worksheets help with multiplication later?

Skip-counting sequences are the times tables in disguise — counting by 5s is the 5× table in order. The top level of Continue the Sequence and of Name the Rule stays on the multiples for exactly that reason. Children who can continue these patterns fluently learn the facts much faster in Grade 3.

▸Does the worksheet come with an answer key?

Yes — tick the answer key box and a numbered key prints on a separate final page, so you can keep it aside or cut it off while your child works.

▸Can I print the same worksheet for the whole class?

Yes. The link stores the exact worksheet, so sharing it gives every student identical problems. Shuffle creates a new set at the same settings when you want variants.

▸What paper sizes are supported?

A4 and US Letter — pick either in the controls and both the preview and the PDF reflow to that exact size.