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The pattern shown in the image alternates between hollow circles and filled circles. Let's analyze it step by step:

- The pattern starts with a hollow circle, then alternates between hollow and filled circles.
- The sequence goes as follows:
  - Hollow (empty), filled, filled, filled, hollow, filled, filled, filled, hollow, filled.
  
In this pattern, every fourth circle is hollow, and all others are filled. To identify the next group and how many additional dots are needed:

1. The last circle in the current sequence is a filled circle. Based on the pattern, the next hollow circle should come after three more filled circles.
2. So the next group would contain:
   - Three filled circles and then one hollow circle.

Thus, four more dots are needed to complete the next group.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for you:
1. How could this pattern be generalized into a formula or rule?
2. What would be the 20th circle in this sequence?
3. How does recognizing alternating patterns help in solving other mathematical problems?
4. Could this problem be modeled algebraically or geometrically?
5. What other sequences could follow a similar alternating pattern?

**Tip:** Look for cycles or repetition in patterns, especially in alternating sequences—these often hint at predictable rules.

Identify the next group of items in the pattern below. In other words, how many ADDITIONAL dots are needed?

Analyze the alternating pattern of hollow and filled circles to determine how many additional dots are needed in the sequence. This exercise covers basic pattern recognition concepts, suitable for students in Grades 4-6.

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