Unit 10 · Class 6 IB MYP · MCQ Test
Patterns & Sequences MCQ Test — Class 6 IB MYP
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Patterns & Sequences — MCQ Questions
1What is the next number: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___?
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Answer: 10
Hint: Each number increases by 2.
Solution:
Pattern: +2 each time. — 8 + 2 = 10
2Find the next term: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___.
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Answer: 25
Hint: Counting in fives.
Solution:
Pattern: +5. — 20 + 5 = 25
3What is the rule for: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9?
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Answer: Add 2
Hint: Find the common difference.
Solution:
Difference: 3−1 = 2, 5−3 = 2. Rule: add 2.
4What comes next: 64, 32, 16, 8, ___?
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Answer: 4
Hint: Each term is halved.
Solution:
Pattern: ÷2. — 8 \div 2 = 4
5What is the 6th term of: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, ___?
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Answer: 18
Hint: Multiples of 3.
Solution:
6th term: — 3 \times 6 = 18
6Find the pattern: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25. What are these numbers?
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Answer: Square numbers
Hint: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5².
Solution:
These are perfect squares: — 1^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2, 5^2
7What is the next term: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ___?
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Answer: 13
Hint: Each term is the sum of the two before it.
Solution:
Fibonacci: — 5 + 8 = 13
8What comes next: 100, 90, 80, 70, ___?
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Answer: 60
Hint: Decreasing by 10.
Solution:
Pattern: −10. — 70 - 10 = 60
9What is the next shape pattern: △, □, △, □, △, ___?
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Answer: □
Hint: The pattern alternates triangle and square.
Solution:
Alternating: triangle, square. Next is square.
10Find the missing number: 2, 6, ___, 54, 162.
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Answer: 18
Hint: Each term is multiplied by 3.
Solution:
Pattern: ×3. — 6 \times 3 = 18
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- 1Read each question carefully and identify what is being asked before looking at the options.
- 2Try to solve the problem mentally or on paper first, then match your answer with the options.
- 3Use elimination — rule out clearly wrong options to improve your chances even when unsure.
- 4Check units, signs, and edge cases — these are common traps in Patterns & Sequences MCQs.
- 5Review your mistakes after completing the test to build lasting understanding.
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