Pattern
A pattern is defined as a repeated arrangement or set of numbers, shapes, colours, and so on.
Example 1: Find the missing shape.
Explanation:
The pattern is square, triangle, and circle. These three shapes are repeated continuously.
Therefore, the missing shape is a circle.
Example 2:
Explanation:
Starting from the left, the pattern is a cube, cylinder, cone, cube, cylinder, cone, and so on.
The missing shape is a cone.
Some patterns can be made by turning the shapes in different ways.
We can turn the shapes in two ways:
Clockwise is defined as the direction when something turns in the same direction as the hands in a clock move.
Anti-clockwise is defined as the direction when something turns in the opposite direction to the hands in a clock.
The arrow has been moved each time in an anticlockwise direction.
Steps to find the rule in a pattern-
1. Observe the first shape and then compare it with the second shape.
2. Then we will figure out if it is moving in a clockwise direction or in an anticlockwise direction.
How to find the missing shape in a pattern?
Let’s learn with an example:
1. Observe the first shape.
2. Compare with the second shape
3. In this, the triangle is turning a quarter-turn in the clockwise direction.
4. Turn the figure C quarter-turn in the clockwise direction to get the figure D.
Let’s try a question:
Question: The given shapes are making a pattern. The given shapes are moving in a ______ direction.
Explanation:
The given shapes are moving in a clockwise direction.
