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Year 8 - Maths

Securing understanding of sequences

Sequences

Unit Summary

In this unit we develop knowledge of sequences to be able to identify, determine, and continue arithmetic sequences. We finish the unit by looking at how sequences may be reprsented graphically.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to begin to generalise a sequence.

Key Notes

  • Sequences can be continued using a rule.
  • This rule can be demonstrated with a diagram.
  • This rule can be described in words.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Sequence: A sequence is a succession of objects, diagrams or values usually formed according to a rule.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • That sequences can only have constant additive or multiplicative patterns.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

Sequences can be continued using a rule. This rule can be demonstrated with a diagram.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Sequence'

A sequence is a succession of objects, diagrams or values usually formed according to a rule. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: That sequences can only have constant additive or multiplicative patterns. Correction: Give students two numbers and get them to carry the sequence on in different ways. Anything they come up with can be a sequence.

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