Year 6 Number Sequences Lesson

**A ready-to-teach Year 6 number sequences lesson focused on identifying patterns, finding rules and using functions to generate missing values in KS2 maths.

This lesson develops pupils’ reasoning skills by exploring sequences, number patterns and input-output relationships.**

This Year 6 maths lesson focuses on number sequences, patterns and finding rules to generate missing values.

Pupils begin by completing and continuing sequences before progressing to more complex problems involving multiplication and addition rules. They learn to identify patterns, describe relationships between numbers and apply rules to find unknown values.

The lesson also includes function machine-style problems, where pupils use input and output relationships to determine missing numbers and explain the rule being applied.

Teachers can use the included Smart Notebook input slides to model strategies clearly and guide pupils through structured examples before independent practice.

Pupils then complete a differentiated independent activity designed to support all learners while still providing appropriate challenge. The tasks develop confidence with sequences, patterns, reasoning and early algebraic thinking.

This resource is ideal for Year 6 number lessons, KS2 reasoning practice, SATS revision, or targeted intervention sessions.

What’s Included
✔ Smart Notebook input slides for teacher modelling
✔ Differentiated independent worksheets (3 levels)
✔ Plenary task

Why Teachers Use This
✔ Ready-to-teach lesson with no planning required
✔ Develops pattern spotting and logical thinking
✔ Builds understanding of number rules and relationships
✔ Supports SATS-style reasoning questions
✔ Introduces early algebraic thinking through functions

Lesson Breakdown
✔ Input: Teacher modelling of sequences and number patterns
✔ Guided Practice: Identifying rules and completing sequences
✔ Independent Task: Differentiated worksheets (3 levels)
✔ Plenary: Finding rules for patterns