Series RTEQ.P. Code 54/0/-1
Roll No.
RTE LEARN · CBSE PATTERN 2026–27
MATHEMATICS
Unit test · Ch 1: Patterns in Mathematics
Time allowed : 40 MinutesMaximum Marks : 20
General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i)This question paper contains 10 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii)This question paper is divided into four sections – A, B, C and D.
(iii)In Section A, Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
(iv)In Section B, Question numbers 6 to 7 are very short answer (VSA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
(v)In Section C, Question numbers 8 to 9 are short answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
(vi)In Section D, Question number 10 are long answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
(vii)Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = 22/7 wherever required, if not stated.
(viii)Use of calculators is not allowed.
SECTION A
This section comprises 5 questions of 1 mark each.
1.1
What is a pattern in mathematics?
2.1
Write the next number in the sequence: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___
3.1
What is the next shape in a repeating pattern of circle, square, triangle, circle, square, ___?
4.1
Write the next two numbers: 1, 4, 9, 16, ___
5.1
What is a number sequence?
SECTION B
This section comprises 2 very short answer (VSA) type questions of 2 marks each.
6.2
Write the next three terms of the sequence: 3, 6, 9, 12, ___, ___, ___. What is the rule?
7.2
Draw and extend the pattern: Triangle with 1 dot, triangle with 3 dots, triangle with 6 dots. How many dots in the next triangle?
SECTION C
This section comprises 2 short answer (SA) type questions of 3 marks each.
8.3
Look at the pattern: 1x1=1, 11x11=121, 111x111=12321. Write the next two lines of the pattern and explain the rule.
9.3
Observe the dot pattern: Row 1 has 1 dot, Row 2 has 3 dots, Row 3 has 5 dots, Row 4 has 7 dots. How many dots are in Row 10? What type of numbers are these?
SECTION D
This section comprises 1 long answer (LA) type questions of 5 marks each.
10.5
Virat observes the following pattern of squares made with matchsticks: 1 square needs 4 sticks, 2 squares need 7 sticks, 3 squares need 10 sticks. (a) How many sticks are needed for 4 squares? (b) How many sticks are needed for 10 squares? (c) Write a formula for n squares. (d) How many squares can be made with 31 sticks?
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