Learn what an arithmetic sequence is and about number patterns in arithmetic sequences with this BBC Bitesize Maths KS3 article. For students aged of 11 and 14.

A number sequence is a list of numbers that is linked by a rule or pattern. If you work out the rule, you can work out the next numbers or a missing number in the sequence.

When they make patterns, children are learning to apply rules. To be able to repeat a sequence pattern of blocks of colour, or of shapes, numbers, sounds or movements, children must identify the ...