Pattern Completion

Pattern Completion

Work across rows, columns or repeating tiles to identify the missing section.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Your checklist

1Repeating units
2Edges that must join
3Row and column changes
4Added or removed components
WORKED EXAMPLE 1

Which comes next?

?
A
B
C
D
E
WORKED EXAMPLE 2

Which comes next?

?
A
B
C
D
E
COMMON TRAPS

Avoid these mistakes

Checking one edge only

A plausible tile may continue one line while breaking another.

TRY IT YOURSELF

Apply the rule

Choose a short guided set. Each question appears separately so the visual rule stays clear.