Input Output Pattern Rules
Practice input-output arithmetic pattern rules with Grade 3 maze questions and answer keys.
Aligned to CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.D.9. This page loads a playable maze, star scoring, a print-friendly worksheet, and an answer key.
Level quick facts
- Grade: 3
- Skill: Use addition and multiplication rules to find missing outputs.
- Standard: 3.OA.D.9
- Game mode: Gate maze for arithmetic patterns
- Estimated time: 4-7 minutes
- Success signal: Reach the finish with most gates correct; 3 stars means the student is ready for the next level.
- Next step: Continue to Multiplication Row Relationships.
Common mistake to watch: Students may answer the next term correctly but not state the rule.
What this level covers
Use addition and multiplication rules to find missing outputs. It supports 3.OA.D.9 by turning the standard into a playable maze path and matching printable practice.
Students identify arithmetic patterns and explain them using properties of operations.
Gate questions
- Rule: multiply by 6. Input 3 gives output ?
- Pattern: 9, 13, ?, 21, 25. What number is missing?
- The ×7 row shows 21, 28, 35, 42, ?. What comes next?
- Rule: add 4. Input 8 gives output ?
- Pattern: 18, 25, ?, 39, 46. What number is missing?
Extra practice
- Rule: multiply by 6. Input 7 gives output ?
- Pattern: 19, 25, ?, 37, 43. What number is missing?
- The ×3 row shows 9, 12, 15, 18, ?. What comes next?
- Rule: add 4. Input 9 gives output ?
- Pattern: 14, 21, ?, 35, 42. What number is missing?
- The ×7 row shows 14, 21, 28, 35, ?. What comes next?
- Rule: multiply by 4. Input 10 gives output ?
- Pattern: 7, 15, ?, 31, 39. What number is missing?
Printable worksheet / 3.OA.D.9
Level 4: Input Output Pattern Rules
Identify arithmetic patterns, including addition-table and multiplication-table patterns, and explain them using properties of operations.
Gate Questions
- Rule: multiply by 6. Input 3 gives output ?
- Pattern: 9, 13, ?, 21, 25. What number is missing?
- The ×7 row shows 21, 28, 35, 42, ?. What comes next?
- Rule: add 4. Input 8 gives output ?
- Pattern: 18, 25, ?, 39, 46. What number is missing?
Extra Practice
- Rule: multiply by 6. Input 7 gives output ?
- Pattern: 19, 25, ?, 37, 43. What number is missing?
- The ×3 row shows 9, 12, 15, 18, ?. What comes next?
- Rule: add 4. Input 9 gives output ?
- Pattern: 14, 21, ?, 35, 42. What number is missing?
- The ×7 row shows 14, 21, 28, 35, ?. What comes next?
- Rule: multiply by 4. Input 10 gives output ?
- Pattern: 7, 15, ?, 31, 39. What number is missing?
Standard
CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.D.9
Teacher copy / 3.OA.D.9
Level 4: Answer Key
Identify arithmetic patterns, including addition-table and multiplication-table patterns, and explain them using properties of operations.
Answer Key
- Gate 1: 18
- Gate 2: 17
- Gate 3: 49
- Gate 4: 12
- Gate 5: 32
Extra Practice Answers
- Practice 1: 42
- Practice 2: 31
- Practice 3: 21
- Practice 4: 13
- Practice 5: 28
- Practice 6: 42
- Practice 7: 40
- Practice 8: 23
Standard
CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.D.9
Continue this learning path
- Open the 3.OA.D.9 series map
- Read the 3.OA.D.9 standard guide
- Previous level: Even and Odd Product Patterns
- Next level: Multiplication Row Relationships