Question

what row comes next in the pattern?

Explanation:

Analyze the row lengths

Using the Growing Patterns knowledge point

• Row 1 has 3 shapes.
• Row 2 has 5 shapes.
• Row 3 has 7 shapes.
• Row 4 has 9 shapes.
• Row 5 must have 11 shapes.

Analyze the position of the blue square

Using the Visual Patterns knowledge point

• Row 1: The blue square is at position 2.
• Row 2: The blue square is at position 3.
• Row 3: The blue square is at position 4.
• Row 4: The blue square is at position 5.
• Row 5: The blue square must be at position 6.

Determine the remaining shapes

Using the Visual Patterns knowledge point

• All other positions in each row are filled with purple circles.
• Therefore, Row 5 consists of 11 shapes: 5 purple circles, 1 blue square, and 6 purple circles.

Answer:

• (A) 11 purple circles
• (B) 5 purple circles, 1 blue square, 6 purple circles (Correct answer)
• (C) 6 purple circles, 1 blue square, 5 purple circles
• (D) 10 purple circles, 1 blue square