VC2M4N10 Official strand: Number

Number patterns and algorithms

Follow rules, complete patterns and find the first step that does not fit.

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The rule is 'multiply by 3, then add 3'. What number replaces □ in the table?

Table uses multiply by 3, then add 3; the last output is missing. Input Output 3 12 5 18 7 [ ]
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Table uses multiply by 3, then add 3; the last output is missing.

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Answer: 24

  1. Use the last input, 7.
  2. 7 × 3 + 3 = 24.
  3. The answer is 24.

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Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0

VC2M4N10

follow and create algorithms involving a sequence of steps and decisions that use addition or multiplication to generate sets of numbers; identify and describe any emerging patterns

These quizzes practise concepts within this topic. Multiple-choice answers alone do not demonstrate drawing, conducting an investigation or using a digital tool.

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  • Learners follow, recognise and debug supplied algorithms; they do not independently create an algorithm in this multiple-choice profile.
  • Learners recognise supplied pattern descriptions; independently written or spoken descriptions are not assessed by answer selection.
  1. VC2M4N10-C01Follow number-generating algorithms.
  2. VC2M4N10-C02Create number-generating algorithms.
  3. VC2M4N10-C03Use algorithms containing a sequence of steps.
  4. VC2M4N10-C04Use algorithms containing decisions.
  5. VC2M4N10-C05Use addition in algorithms to generate sets of numbers.
  6. VC2M4N10-C06Use multiplication in algorithms to generate sets of numbers.
  7. VC2M4N10-C07Identify emerging patterns in generated number sets.
  8. VC2M4N10-C08Describe emerging patterns in generated number sets.

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  1. 01Input/output tables with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  2. 02Use a rule to complete a multiplication pattern
  3. 03Recognise and apply number-pattern rules
  4. 04Number sequences
  5. 05Complete an increasing number pattern
  6. 06Complete a geometric number pattern
  7. 07Number patterns: word problems
  8. 08Number patterns: mixed review
  9. 09Identify mistakes in number patterns
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