What Number Comes Next?
When counting, each number is one more than the last. If you see 3, 4, 5, the pattern goes up by 1 each time, so the next number is 6. Find the pattern and continue it.
Worked examples
What number comes next?
The numbers go up by 1 each time: 2, 3, 4, then 5. Count on from 4: the next is 5.
Answer: 5
What number comes next?
The sequence goes up by 1: 7, 8, 9... count on one more: 10.
Answer: 10
Tips
- •The pattern always goes up by 1 in counting sequences.
- •Count on from the last number shown.
- •Don't skip any numbers — just say the very next one.
Key words
sequencenextcounting onpatternone more