+
Interactive
Curated OER

Geometric and Arithmetic Sequences

For Students 6th - 10th
For this geometry worksheet, students answer questions about geometric and arithmetic sequences. This lesson is an online interactive lesson.
+
Assessment
Concord Consortium

Boards III

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Learn to visualize mathematical patterns as a folded pattern. Beginning with a visual display, the task encourages pupils to view sequences as a folded table. The pattern of the table then becomes a formula in a spreadsheet that...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Finding Sums and Terms for Geometric and Algebraic Sequences

For Students 11th - 12th
For this sequences worksheet, students solve for the sum of ten sequences.  Students solve for a specified term of the geometric or arithmetic sequence in fourteen other problems.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Honors Algebra 2 Reivew: Practice with Sequences

For Students 9th - 11th
In this practice with sequences worksheet, students find the arithmetic sequence and geometric sequence of given problems.  They determine the percent of change and solve exponent problems.  This one-page worksheet contains 11 problems.
+
Lesson Plan
Kenan Fellows

Dinner Party: Using Pattern Trains to Demonstrate Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Nothing fancy here ... just your run-of-the-mill Algebra party! Learners explore the patterns of linear functions while designing seating arrangements for a dinner party. Comparing the number of tables to the perimeter of the combined...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sum of an Arithmetic Series

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra activity, students are asked to add up the integers from 1 to 100.  They use Gauss method to find the sum of this arithmetic series. There is an answer key with this problem.
+
Worksheet
1
1
Curated OER

Arithmetic or Geometric Series

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II/Trigonometry worksheet, 11th graders evaluate arithmetic and geometric series.  The two page worksheet contains ten multiple-choice problems.  Answers provided. 
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Recursive Challenge Problem—The Double and Add 5 Game

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Math is all fun and games! Use a game strategy to introduce the concept of sequences and their recursive formulas. The activity emphasizes notation and vocabulary.
+
Assessment
Concord Consortium

Boards IV

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Build a connection between algebraic sequences and spreadsheets. Learners examine a specific folding pattern and convert the pattern into a spreadsheet. The goal of the spreadsheet is to produce a sequence of a specific pattern modeled...
+
Assessment
1
1
Balanced Assessment

Local and Global Behavior

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Create rules for numerical sequences. Pupils develop local rules and recursive rules for number sequences. The sequences are linear, quadratic, and cubic in nature. Scholars find that some local rules do not work, no matter where in the...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Geometric and Arithmetic Sequences

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus worksheet, students solve advanced problems based on geometric and arithmetic sequences, including the use of sigma notation. The five page worksheet contains forty-five problems.  Answers are not included.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Difference of Squares

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers analyze arithmetic statements.  In this difference of squares lesson, students explore patterns and factor the difference of two squares.  They compare quantities with integers.  Middle schoolers model and solve equations.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

An Introduction to Sequences

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to arithmetic and geometric sequences. In this mathematics lesson, 4th graders produce a variety of sequences by varying the starting number, multiplier, and the add-on number.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Arithmetic Series

For Students 7th - 8th
In this arithmetic series worksheet, students solve and complete 26 various types of problems. First, they evaluate the related series of each sequence shown. Then, students determine the number of terms n in each arithmetic series.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Arithmetic and Geometric Series

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the sum of a finite, geometric or arithmetic series. There are 5 multiple choice questions.
+
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Growing Patterns and Sequences

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Learners explore, discover, compare, and contrast arithmetic and geometric sequences in this collaborative, hands-on activity. They build and analyze growing patterns to distinguish which kind of sequence is represented by a set of data...
+
Activity
5280 Math

Polygon Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Patterns in polygons lead to patterns in polynomials. Presented with a series of polygons, individuals create polynomial expressions to represent their patterns. The algebra project consists of nine problems that incorporate polynomial...
+
Activity
5280 Math

Aquarium Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Take a look at linear functions in a new environment. A three-stage algebra project first asks learners to model the salt concentration of an aquarium using linear functions. Then, using iterations, pupils create a set of input-output...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sequences in Geogebra

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students follow detailed directions to use the GeoGebra program. For this mathematics lesson, students find the nth term of a sequence, and use line art to approximate a Bezier's curve. Students locate points and segments on a circle....
+
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Linear and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
This comprehensive unit on linear and exponential functions provides numerous clearly-written worksheets. Topics include graphing linear equations, solving systems of equations algebraically and by graphing, identifying the domain and...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Trigonometry Practice Series #3

For Students 7th - 12th
In this trigonometry worksheet, students calculate the sum of the terms in an arithmetic and geometric series.  This two-page worksheet contains 5 multi-step problems.  Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils examine the concept of sequences. Students create a sequence using varied starting numbers, multipliers, and add on values. Pupils practice determining the starting values to use in order to produce a desired sequence.
+
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Tri-Triangles

For Students K - 12th Standards
Develop an understanding of algebraic sequences through an exploration of patterns. Five leveled problems target grade levels from elementary through high school. Each problem asks young mathematicians to recognize a geometric pattern....
+
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Toy Trains

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Scholars identify and continue the numerical pattern for the number of wheels on a train. Using the established pattern and its inverse, they determine whether a number of wheels is possible. Pupils finish by developing an algebraic...