Visual Worksheet: Number Play | Mathematics for Class 6 PDF Download

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Interactive Patterns Worksheet
Supercells Hunt - Find Them All!
A supercell is a number larger than ALL touching numbers (up, down, left, right). Mark each 
supercell you find with a bright { !
4 7 2 9
6 1 8 3
5 9 4 7
2 3 6 1
Supercell Tip: Check all four sides 
(up, down, left, right). Edge 
numbers have fewer neighbors.
Pattern Completion - Fill the Grids!
Complete the grids below based on the rules.
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Grid A: Palindrome Center
Fill so the center row reads the same 
forwards and backwards.
2 8
5
9 1
2
Grid B: Maximum Supercells
Add numbers to maximize supercells in 
your grid.
7
4 9
2
Bonus Challenge: Create Your Own Supercell Puzzle!
Fill the 3x3 grid with numbers to create at least 2 supercells. Swap with a friend!
(Draw { on supercells before challenging a friend!)
Parent/Teacher Notes:
Encourage students to explain their reasoning. For 'Supercells Hunt', remind them 
to check all neighbors. 'Bonus Challenge' fosters creativity and deeper 
understanding.
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Interactive Patterns Worksheet
Supercells Hunt - Find Them All!
A supercell is a number larger than ALL touching numbers (up, down, left, right). Mark each 
supercell you find with a bright { !
4 7 2 9
6 1 8 3
5 9 4 7
2 3 6 1
Supercell Tip: Check all four sides 
(up, down, left, right). Edge 
numbers have fewer neighbors.
Pattern Completion - Fill the Grids!
Complete the grids below based on the rules.
1
Grid A: Palindrome Center
Fill so the center row reads the same 
forwards and backwards.
2 8
5
9 1
2
Grid B: Maximum Supercells
Add numbers to maximize supercells in 
your grid.
7
4 9
2
Bonus Challenge: Create Your Own Supercell Puzzle!
Fill the 3x3 grid with numbers to create at least 2 supercells. Swap with a friend!
(Draw { on supercells before challenging a friend!)
Parent/Teacher Notes:
Encourage students to explain their reasoning. For 'Supercells Hunt', remind them 
to check all neighbors. 'Bonus Challenge' fosters creativity and deeper 
understanding.
Answer Key: Interactive Patterns 
Worksheet
Supercells Hunt - Solution
A supercell is a number larger than all touching neighbors (up, down, left, right). Supercells 
are marked with a { .
Grid with supercells marked:
4 7 { 2 9 { 6 { 1 8 { 3
5 9 { 4 7 { 2 3 6 { 1
7 (R1, C2): Neighbors (4, 2, 1) are 
smaller.
9 (R1, C4): Neighbors (2, 3) are smaller.
6 (R2, C1): Neighbors (4, 1, 5) are 
smaller.
8 (R2, C3): Neighbors (2, 1, 3, 4) are 
smaller.
9 (R3, C2): Neighbors (1, 5, 4, 3) are 
smaller.
7 (R3, C4): Neighbors (3, 4, 1) are 
smaller.
6 (R4, C3): Neighbors (4, 3, 1) are 
smaller.
Activity 3: Pattern Completion Challenge - Solutions
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Grid A: Palindrome Center
To create a palindrome center row, the 
missing number is 5.
2 8
5 5 5
9 1
Center row: 5 - 5 - 5 (a palindrome).
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Grid B: Maximum Supercells
Maximize supercells by placing high 
numbers surrounded by low numbers. 
Example solution:
1 7 3
4 9 9
2 2 1
The center 9 (highlighted) is a supercell 
(greater than 7, 4, 9, 2, 2).
Bonus Challenge: Create Your Own Supercell Puzzle! 
- Example Solution
Example 3x3 grid with two supercells ( { ). High numbers with smaller neighbors create 
supercells.
1 5 2
3 8 { 4
6 { 7 0
(Draw stars { on your supercells before challenging a friend!)
8 (Center): Neighbors (5, 3, 4, 7) are smaller.
6 (R3, C1): Neighbors (3, 8) are smaller. (Fewer neighbors on edge).
This example shows how to create supercells by surrounding numbers with smaller ones. 
Encourage experimentation!