Patterns in Art: Explore Pattern and Repetition for Kids

Question 1

What's the difference between a pattern that repeats and one that's predictable?

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A repeating pattern uses the same shape or color over and over, while a predictable pattern lets you guess what comes next.

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Repeating and predictable patterns are the same thing.

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A predictable pattern uses the same shape or color over and over, while a repeating pattern lets you guess what comes next.

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A repeating pattern adds new shapes or colors, while a predictable pattern stays the same.

Question 2

What is the connection between patterns and symmetry?

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Patterns can be symmetrical, like a mirror image.

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Patterns are always symmetrical.

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Symmetry is not related to patterns.

Question 3

How can you make a pattern that repeats itself in your artwork?

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Repeat the same shape or design over and over

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Use different colors and shapes

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Draw lots of lines and curves

Question 4

How can artists use patterns to make things in a painting seem like they are moving?

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Make the patterns twisty and go in different directions.

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Use only bright colors in the patterns.

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Make the patterns very big and take up a lot of space.

Question 5

Imagine you're making a pretty dress with a repeating pattern. The pattern should have different colors and shapes. How can you make your pattern look interesting?

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Use different colors and shapes, and repeat them in a way that looks interesting.

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Use only one color and one shape.

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Use different colors and shapes, but don't repeat them in a pattern.

Question 6

Can patterns make us feel different emotions, like happiness, sadness, or calmness?

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Yes, because they can remind us of things we've seen or done before.

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No, patterns only make us feel happy because they're colorful.

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No, patterns are just shapes and lines, they don't make us feel anything.

Question 7

How can artists use patterns to create pictures that seem to move?

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By making patterns that change and move before our eyes

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By using bright colors and bold shapes

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By using patterns that look like familiar objects

Question 8

How do patterns make a painting look more exciting?

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They create a sense of rhythm and movement

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They make the painting look more real

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They make the colors in the painting look brighter

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They make the painting look bigger

Question 9

Which picture shows a repeating pattern?

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A wall with bricks in a straight line

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A drawing of a flower

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A colorful kite with a tail

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A pile of leaves on the ground

Question 10

In different countries, special patterns are often used in traditional clothing or art. Can you think of any examples?

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The repeating flower design on Japanese kimonos

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The striped patterns on pottery from ancient Greece

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The colorful shapes in a modern painting

Question 11

Can you find examples of patterns in different subjects like math, music, or science? How are these patterns similar to patterns in art?

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Patterns in all subjects are similar because they all repeat things.

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Patterns in math only use numbers, while patterns in art use colors and shapes.

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Patterns in music are only about the 'beat', while patterns in science are only about what causes things to happen.

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Patterns in different subjects are completely different and have nothing in common.

Question 12

Patterns can be like stories told through pictures. Which picture shows a pattern that looks like a story?

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A picture of a repeating scene of a cat playing with a ball of yarn

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A picture of a repeating rainbow pattern

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A picture of a repeating animal pattern

Question 13

Can artists use patterns to make us feel different emotions when we look at their art?

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Yes, patterns can make us feel happy, sad, or even scared.

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No, patterns are just for decoration and don't affect our feelings.

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I'm not sure.

Question 14

Have patterns always looked the same in the past?

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No, patterns have changed over time.

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Yes, patterns have always been the same.

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I don't know.

Question 15

What does symmetry mean when we talk about patterns?

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When a pattern looks the same on both sides of a line or point, like a mirror image.

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When a pattern has lots of different colors.

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When a pattern is made up of only one shape.

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When a pattern is very big.

Question 16

Look at the arrangement of tiles on the floor of our classroom. Can you describe the pattern you see? How does this pattern contribute to the overall look and feel of the space?

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The tiles are arranged in alternating rows of red and blue.

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The tiles are randomly placed with no discernible pattern.

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The tiles are arranged in a geometric shape, such as a square or triangle.

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The tiles are all the same color and shape.

Question 17

Which shape is different in this pattern: red triangle, blue square, red triangle, blue circle, red triangle?

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Blue circle

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Red triangle

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Blue square

Question 18

How can you make a pattern with different colours?

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By changing colours one after the other

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By using all the colours at once

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I don't know

Question 19

What is the next shape in this pattern: circle, square, circle, square, ___, square?

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Circle

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Triangle

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Rectangle

Question 20

What does it mean when we say a pattern repeats?

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It shows up again and again

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It goes up and down

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It goes left and right

Question 21

What is a good way to start creating a pattern?

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Choose a shape

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Decide how many times to repeat it

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Start drawing right away

Question 22

What is the first step in creating a repeating pattern?

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Choosing a shape

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Deciding how many times to repeat it

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Drawing the pattern

Question 23

What is a pattern that is the same on both sides called?

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Symmetrical pattern

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Asymmetrical pattern

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Random pattern

Question 24

What is the purpose of creating patterns?

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Both of the above

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To make things look more interesting

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To express oneself creatively

Question 25

What is a good way to continue a repeating pattern?

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Copy the last shape

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Copy the first shape

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Make a new shape

Question 26

Look at the pictures. Which one shows a pattern that repeats?

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A picture of a floor with square tiles

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A picture of a colorful rainbow

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A picture of a beautiful flower

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A picture of a smiling child

Question 27

We have a pattern: circle, square, circle, square. What shape comes next?

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Square

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Triangle

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Circle

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Rectangle

Question 28

What is the special word for when we repeat shapes or designs over and over in a regular way?

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Patterning

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Drawing

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Painting

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Sculpting

Question 29

Look at these patterns. Which one goes from left to right?

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A line of small dots

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A pile of colorful blocks

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A round circle

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A curved spiral

Question 30

Which of these things has a pattern that we find in nature?

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A seashell

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A storybook

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A pencil

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A ball

Question 31

When making your own patterns, what's a good way to start?

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Draw a simple shape

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Draw a straight line

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Use a ruler to draw

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Start with a complicated design

Question 32

What does the word 'repetition' mean?

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To do something again and again

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To change something

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To make something different

Question 33

What is the name of a very small pattern that repeats itself?

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A motif

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A border

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A design

Question 34

What is the difference between a pattern and a sequence?

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A pattern repeats, while a sequence does not.

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A sequence repeats, while a pattern does not.

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Both patterns and sequences repeat.

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Neither patterns nor sequences repeat.

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a type of symmetry?

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Asymmetrical

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Vertical

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Horizontal

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Radial

Question 36

Which of these artists is famous for using patterns in their work?

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Andy Warhol

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Frida Kahlo

Question 37

What is the name of the technique used to create repeating patterns by stamping or printing?

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Stencil

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Mosaic

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Collage

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Decoupage

Question 38

What does the word 'repetition' mean in art?

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Doing the same thing over and over

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Using different colors

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Making a big mess

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Drawing a picture

Question 39

What does the word 'repetition' mean in art?

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Using the same thing over and over again

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Making something different

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Copying someone else's work

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None of these

Question 40

What do we call a pattern that repeats over and over again?

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A repetitive pattern

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A random pattern

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A unique pattern

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A complex pattern

Question 41

What is the difference between a horizontal pattern and a vertical pattern?

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Horizontal patterns go side to side, while vertical patterns go up and down.

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Horizontal patterns go up and down, while vertical patterns go side to side.

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Horizontal patterns are made with lines, while vertical patterns are made with shapes.

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There is no difference between horizontal and vertical patterns.

Question 42

Can you give me an example of a pattern you can find in nature?

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The stripes on a zebra

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The spots on a leopard

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The letters in a book

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The numbers on a clock

Question 43

When a pattern repeats itself over and over again, we call it a:

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Repeating pattern

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Random pattern

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Unique pattern

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Different pattern

Question 44

Can you use crayons and paper to make a pattern?

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Yes

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No

Question 45

When making a repeating pattern, it's important to use:

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The same shapes and colors throughout

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Different shapes and colors each time

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Lots of different patterns mixed together

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Big, bright colors that stand out

Question 46

Which of these is NOT an example of a pattern?

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A collection of different toys

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Stripes on a shirt

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Dots on a dice

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A rainbow

Question 47

A butterfly with two identical wings is an example of a:

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Symmetrical pattern

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Asymmetrical pattern

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Repeating pattern

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Random pattern

Question 48

What is the main difference between a pattern and a design?

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A pattern repeats itself, while a design does not

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A design is more complex than a pattern

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A pattern is made with shapes, while a design is made with colors

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There is no difference between a pattern and a design

Question 49

What does 'repetition' mean in art?

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Using the same thing over and over again

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Changing something all the time

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Making something smaller

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Making something bigger

Question 50

Which shape is different from the others?

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Star

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Square

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Circle

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Triangle

Question 51

Which of these things is NOT a pattern?

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This is a pen

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Stripes

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Polka dots

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Zigzags

Question 52

A pattern is like a decoration, but what's the main difference?

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A pattern repeats but a decoration doesn't.

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A decoration is more colourful than a pattern.

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A pattern is made of shapes but a decoration can be anything.

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There is no difference between a pattern and a decoration.

Question 53

What does it mean when something is 'symmetrical'?

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It looks the same on both sides.

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It is very big.

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It is made of different materials.

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It is old.

Question 54

What's a pattern?

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A row of shapes that repeat

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A round shape

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A tree with branches

Question 55

What shape finishes this pattern: circle, square, circle, square, ?

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Circle

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Triangle

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Rectangle

Question 56

What's the difference between a pattern and a repetition?

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A pattern is a group of shapes that repeat, while repetition is just one shape.

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A repetition is a group of shapes that repeat, while a pattern is just one shape.

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There's no difference.

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a type of pattern?

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Pattern that doesn't follow a rule

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Circle pattern

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Pattern that looks the same on both sides

Question 58

How can you easily make a pattern that looks the same on both sides?

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Fold the paper in half and draw on one side.

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Draw the pattern without looking at it.

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Use a ruler to draw the pattern.

Question 59

Who's an artist famous for using patterns?

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Andy Warhol

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

Question 60

What's the name for creating a pattern by repeating a shape or design around a center point?

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Circle pattern

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Pattern that looks the same on both sides

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Joined-up pattern

Question 61

Butterflies have patterns on their wings to hide from their enemies. Which pattern helps them hide?

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Camouflage spots

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Stripes

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Checkerboard pattern

Question 62

What shape comes next in the pattern: circle, square, triangle, circle, square, triangle, ...?

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Circle

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Star

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Rectangle

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Oval

Question 63

Which of these actions creates a pattern with geometric shapes?

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Folding paper in half and cutting out a design.

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Drawing a picture of a house.

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Mixing different colors of paint together.

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Scribbling with crayons on a piece of paper.

Question 64

What is the name of the pattern made when shapes are repeated in a straight line?

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Line pattern

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Symmetrical pattern

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Circle pattern

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Spiral pattern