What Is the Difference Between a Growing and Repeating Pattern

Students may start learning about repeating patterns as early as preschool. They learn that, in such patterns, the unit of repeat is fixed. The next stage is to learn that many patterns (called growing patterns) do not have a fixed unit of repeat.

What is a growing pattern?

A growing pattern is a pattern where something is added every time the sequence repeats.

What is an example of a repeating pattern?

Repeating patterns are patterns where a group of elements repeat themselves as the pattern extends. Some examples of repeating patterns are: ABABABAB… AABAABAABAABAAB… ABCCABCC…

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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