Pattern facts for kids
A pattern is a design or a way that things are arranged. It's like a plan or a model that can be seen or used in different places. When you look for a pattern, you are trying to see if a certain design or rule is there.
Many patterns are easy to spot with your eyes or other senses. Some patterns repeat over and over again. Think about the tiles on a bathroom floor; they often have a repeating design like flowers or shapes. In computer science, special patterns called design patterns are like ready-made solutions for problems that come up often. Sometimes, people might even see patterns when there are none, which is called pareidolia.
Mathematical Patterns
In Mathematics, there are many different kinds of patterns. These patterns usually follow a specific rule. For example, the Fibonacci sequence is a famous mathematical pattern. It's a bit complex, but there are simpler ones too.
Let's look at this simple pattern: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, ...
In this pattern, you get the next number by multiplying the number before it by 2. So, 1 times 2 is 2, 2 times 2 is 4, and so on. A mathematical pattern is basically a series of numbers that follows one clear rule.
Images for kids
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Snowflakes often show a beautiful six-sided pattern.
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The Aloe polyphylla plant grows in a spiral pattern.
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This image shows a Vortex street, a pattern of swirling fluid.
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Dunes can have small ripple patterns on their surface.
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Sand ripples and wooden boards form a symmetrical pattern.
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The Foam from soap bubbles creates a pattern of connected bubbles.
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Dry earth can crack into interesting patterns.
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The skin of a Mbu pufferfish has a unique pattern.
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Patterns on the skins of a giraffe and a zebra.
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Detailed ceramic tiles at Topkapı Palace show complex patterns.
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The Virupaksha temple at Hampi has a fractal-like structure.
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The columns of Zeus's temple in Athens show a repeating pattern.
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A fractal model of a fern shows how parts can look like the whole.
See also
In Spanish: Patrón (estructura) para niños
