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Maths Quiz - Number Sequences (Year 3) (Questions)

Number sequences Year 3 introduces patterns in numbers. Pupils practise spotting, continuing, and creating sequences, building key skills for later problem solving in maths.

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Fascinating Fact:

Odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) and even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) are both types of sequences.

In KS2 Maths, Year 3 number sequences focus on identifying and continuing patterns, such as counting in steps of 2, 5, or 10. Pupils also learn to predict missing numbers.

Key Terms

Sequence: A set of numbers that follow a specific pattern or rule.
Odd Number: A number not divisible by 2, such as 1, 3, or 5.
Even Number: A number divisible by 2, such as 2, 4, or 6.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a number sequence in Year 3 maths?

A number sequence is a list of numbers that follow a rule, such as counting by twos (2, 4, 6, 8) or counting backwards.

How do you find the rule in a number sequence?

To find the rule, look at the difference between numbers. For example, in 3, 6, 9, 12 the rule is “add 3.”

Why are number sequences important?

Number sequences are important because they help pupils recognise patterns, predict numbers, and prepare for algebra and problem solving later in maths.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Can you find the rule of this sequence? 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30

[ ]	The numbers increase in 2s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 3s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 5s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 10s

2.

What are the next two numbers of the sequence? 3, 6, 9, 12

[ ]	15, 18
[ ]	13, 14
[ ]	15, 17
[ ]	15, 20

3.

Can you find the rule of this sequence? 3, 13, 23, 33

[ ]	The numbers increase in 2s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 3s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 5s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 10s

4.

What is the next number of the sequence? 20, 120, 220, 320

[ ]	300
[ ]	350
[ ]	400
[ ]	420

5.

How do we know a number is even?

[ ]	It ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8
[ ]	It ends in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9
[ ]	It ends in 5
[ ]	It ends in 9

6.

How do we know a number is odd?

[ ]	It ends in 6
[ ]	It ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8
[ ]	It ends in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9
[ ]	It ends in 2 or 4

7.

Which sequence is odd?

[ ]	4, 6, 8, 10, 12
[ ]	30, 32, 34, 36, 38
[ ]	17, 21, 25, 29, 33
[ ]	12, 20, 28, 36, 44

8.

Which is the next even number after 148?

[ ]	158
[ ]	150
[ ]	160
[ ]	152

9.

If you add two even numbers together the answer is always what?

[ ]	An odd number
[ ]	An even number
[ ]	A number ending in 2
[ ]	A number ending in 0

10.

If you add two odd numbers together the answer is always what?

[ ]	An odd number
[ ]	An even number
[ ]	A number ending in 5
[ ]	A number ending in 2

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is a number sequence?

Maths Quiz - Number Sequences (Year 3) (Answers)

1.

Can you find the rule of this sequence? 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30

[ ]	The numbers increase in 2s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 3s
[x]	The numbers increase in 5s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 10s

This sequence is the 5 times table

2.

What are the next two numbers of the sequence? 3, 6, 9, 12

[x]	15, 18
[ ]	13, 14
[ ]	15, 17
[ ]	15, 20

The numbers are increasing in 3s

3.

Can you find the rule of this sequence? 3, 13, 23, 33

[ ]	The numbers increase in 2s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 3s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 5s
[x]	The numbers increase in 10s

Each number (except the first) is 10 higher than the one before it

4.

What is the next number of the sequence? 20, 120, 220, 320

[ ]	300
[ ]	350
[ ]	400
[x]	420

The numbers are increasing by 100

5.

How do we know a number is even?

[x]	It ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8
[ ]	It ends in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9
[ ]	It ends in 5
[ ]	It ends in 9

All the even numbers can be divided by 2 and give a whole number

6.

How do we know a number is odd?

[ ]	It ends in 6
[ ]	It ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8
[x]	It ends in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9
[ ]	It ends in 2 or 4

If odd numbers are divided by 2 there will be a remainder or fraction left over

7.

Which sequence is odd?

[ ]	4, 6, 8, 10, 12
[ ]	30, 32, 34, 36, 38
[x]	17, 21, 25, 29, 33
[ ]	12, 20, 28, 36, 44

All the numbers end in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 so it must be odd

8.

Which is the next even number after 148?

[ ]	158
[x]	150
[ ]	160
[ ]	152

148 + 2 = 150

9.

If you add two even numbers together the answer is always what?

[ ]	An odd number
[x]	An even number
[ ]	A number ending in 2
[ ]	A number ending in 0

2 even numbers always make an even number but an even with an odd will make an odd number

10.

If you add two odd numbers together the answer is always what?

[ ]	An odd number
[x]	An even number
[ ]	A number ending in 5
[ ]	A number ending in 2

Even + even = even
Even + odd = odd
Odd + even = odd
Odd + odd = even