Investigate Patterns with AI-Generated Sequences

Strengthen pattern recognition by analysing AI-generated number sequences and identifying rules.

Teaching Context:
Perfect for Year 5 to Year 7 students exploring number patterns, sequences or algebraic thinking.

Basic AI Prompt:
Give me a pattern of 10 numbers that increases by 3 each time.

Enhanced AI Prompt:
You are a Maths student learning about number patterns and sequences. Ask AI to generate five different sequences. For each, describe the rule and predict the next three numbers. Try arithmetic, geometric and other creative patterns.

Spice it Up (Optional Extension):
Turn it into a group challenge where students create puzzles for each other.

Lesson Implementation:
Start with a class warm-up identifying the rule in a simple sequence. Model using the AI prompt, then students work in pairs to explore a variety of sequences. Provide a table for Rule → Sequence → Prediction.

As an extension, have them use Desmos or a spreadsheet to graph the sequences. Wrap up with a group quiz where students swap and solve each other’s patterns. This task builds algebraic thinking and supports visual pattern recognition in an engaging way.

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