Growing shape patterns start with a shape and grow in a constant way from term to term. Students learn how to write general rules for these patterns. For example, “Start with 2 circles and add 3 circles each time.” This can then be translated into a math equation for the pattern: [katex] 2 + 3n = t [/katex], where n = the pattern term number and t = the total number of circles. See also: Shape patterns