The Pattern Lab

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About this puzzle

Crack the code behind visual patterns of shapes, colours, and numbers. The Pattern Lab challenges kids with adaptive logic puzzles that get harder as you go — perfect for Years 2–6 pattern and algebra skills.

How to play

Open the puzzle above, choose a difficulty if asked, then work through each challenge. Your child can retry rounds to build confidence.

  • Adaptive difficulty means kids are always challenged at exactly the right level
  • Covers colour, shape, number and rotation patterns — four dimensions of mathematical thinking
  • Curriculum-aligned to NSW Patterns & Algebra strand for Years 2–6

Skills your child builds

  • Pattern recognition
  • Logical reasoning
  • Number sequences
  • Visual discrimination
  • Algebraic thinking
  • Spatial reasoning

Year levels

This puzzle suits primary and early secondary students preparing for NAPLAN, OC and selective school practice. Adjust difficulty inside the game to match your child.