Grade 3 Find the Missing Term Worksheets
The gap is inside the sequence, so the rule has to be read from both sides of it.
Every sheet below is generated fresh with a matching answer key. Pick one of the three levels, preview it, and print or download the PDF — no account, no watermark. For the other grade 3 number patterns skills, see all number patterns worksheets.
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Number Patterns · Grade 3
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Grade 3 · 2 pages · A4What each level generates
Grade 3 find the missing term — the exact skill behind each difficulty setting, straight from the generator.
- Level 1One gap in the middle
- Level 2Two gaps to fill
- Level 3The first term is missing
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 3 number patterns skills
Each one generates a different kind of question, with its own three levels and answer key.
Frequently asked questions
▸What kind of number patterns do Grade 3 students learn?
Typically two kinds: additive sequences with larger steps and early multiplicative patterns such as doubling. Continue the Sequence and Find the Missing Term cover the additive half — Grade 3 counts in 3s, 4s, 6s and 8s — and Doubling and Halving covers the other.
▸Why do most of the sequences have two missing numbers?
One blank at the end can often be guessed from a neighbour. Two blanks force the student to identify the rule and apply it twice, which is the actual Grade 3 skill. Where a sheet leaves a single gap it is never an easy one: Find the Missing Term puts it inside the run, or takes away the first term altogether.
▸How is a doubling pattern different from skip counting?
Skip counting adds the same amount each time (4, 8, 12). Doubling multiplies by 2 each time (4, 8, 16), so the jumps grow. Comparing the two on one sheet is a great Grade 3 discussion.
▸Can I reuse a sheet that my student found hard?
Yes — the link reproduces that exact worksheet, problems and answer key included. Bookmark it, reteach, and re-test on the identical page a week later.
▸Is there a font option for students who struggle with dense pages?
Yes. Choose the easy-read font in the controls for clearer letterforms and more open spacing — useful for students who lose their place in number sequences.