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Maths Quiz - Number Sequences (Year 5) (Questions)

Year 5 number sequences involve spotting and continuing more complex patterns. Pupils build confidence predicting missing terms and understanding rules used to generate sequences.

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Fascinating Fact:

Even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) and odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7) are some of the simplest but most useful sequences.

In KS2 Maths, Year 5 pupils extend their skills with number sequences. They learn to work with larger step sizes, explore sequences that grow quickly, and solve missing term problems.

Key Terms

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.
Sequence Rule: The instruction or pattern that tells you how to move from one term to the next.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are number sequences in Year 5 maths?

Number sequences are lists of numbers that follow a rule. In Year 5, pupils study sequences that increase or decrease in steps, or use multiplication.

How do I find a missing number in a sequence?

To find a missing number, look for the rule between terms. For example, if the sequence is 10, 20, 30, the rule is “add 10.”

Why do we learn about number sequences?

Learning about sequences helps pupils recognise patterns, predict numbers, and build problem-solving skills needed for higher level maths and algebra.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Can you find the rule of this sequence? 6, 12, 18, 24, 30

[ ]	The numbers increase in 6s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 3s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 5s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 4s

2.

Can you find the rule of this sequence? 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4

[ ]	The numbers increase in 0.1s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 0.5s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 1s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 0.2s

3.

Can you find the rule of this sequence? 14, 21, 28, 35

[ ]	The numbers increase in 6s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 7s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 5s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 9s

4.

What is the next number of the following sequence? 18, 27, 36, 45

[ ]	50
[ ]	52
[ ]	54
[ ]	56

5.

What is the next number of the following sequence? 64, 56, 48, 40, 32

[ ]	35
[ ]	28
[ ]	26
[ ]	24

6.

What will be the tenth number of this sequence? 22, 33, 44, 55, 66

[ ]	108
[ ]	110
[ ]	115
[ ]	121

7.

The sum of three even numbers will be what?

[ ]	Even
[ ]	Odd
[ ]	It will end in 0
[ ]	It will end in 5

8.

The sum of three odd numbers will be what?

[ ]	Even
[ ]	Odd
[ ]	It will end in 0
[ ]	It will end in 5

9.

The difference between an odd number and an even number is what?

[ ]	Sometimes odd and sometimes even
[ ]	Always odd
[ ]	Always even
[ ]	It always ends in 0

10.

The difference between two odd numbers is what?

[ ]	Sometimes odd and sometimes even
[ ]	Always odd
[ ]	Always even
[ ]	It always ends in 0

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

Maths Quiz - Number Sequences (Year 5) (Answers)

1.

Can you find the rule of this sequence? 6, 12, 18, 24, 30

[x]	The numbers increase in 6s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 3s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 5s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 4s

This sequence is the 6 times table

2.

Can you find the rule of this sequence? 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4

[x]	The numbers increase in 0.1s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 0.5s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 1s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 0.2s

The sequence would continue: 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8... etc

3.

Can you find the rule of this sequence? 14, 21, 28, 35

[ ]	The numbers increase in 6s
[x]	The numbers increase in 7s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 5s
[ ]	The numbers increase in 9s

All of the numbers in this sequence are found in the 7 times table

4.

What is the next number of the following sequence? 18, 27, 36, 45

[ ]	50
[ ]	52
[x]	54
[ ]	56

The numbers are increasing by 9

5.

What is the next number of the following sequence? 64, 56, 48, 40, 32

[ ]	35
[ ]	28
[ ]	26
[x]	24

The numbers are decreasing by 8

6.

What will be the tenth number of this sequence? 22, 33, 44, 55, 66

[ ]	108
[ ]	110
[ ]	115
[x]	121

The numbers are increasing by 11

7.

The sum of three even numbers will be what?

[x]	Even
[ ]	Odd
[ ]	It will end in 0
[ ]	It will end in 5

The sum of 2 even numbers will be even. If you add 2 of the 3 numbers and then add another even it is the same as adding 2 even numbers

8.

The sum of three odd numbers will be what?

[ ]	Even
[x]	Odd
[ ]	It will end in 0
[ ]	It will end in 5

The sum of two odd numbers is even but add another odd number and the total will be odd

9.

The difference between an odd number and an even number is what?

[ ]	Sometimes odd and sometimes even
[x]	Always odd
[ ]	Always even
[ ]	It always ends in 0

An odd + an odd = an even so an even - an odd = an odd

10.

The difference between two odd numbers is what?

[ ]	Sometimes odd and sometimes even
[ ]	Always odd
[x]	Always even
[ ]	It always ends in 0

An odd + an even = an odd so an odd - an odd = an even