Khan Academy
Patterns in Sequences 1
Faced with a series of numbers we need to find the next few values of the sequence. This short video shows an example of finding the next values in a sequence where we need to find the pattern of adding a specific number each time to...
TED-Ed
Can You Find the Next Number in This Sequence?
It is not your typical type of sequence. The resource presents a number sequence that is not generated using a mathematical formula. Saying a terms digits creates the next term in the sequence, allowing learners to see patterns these...
TED-Ed
The Mathematical Secrets of Pascal’s Triangle
This modern animation and discussion of the ancient secrets of Pascal's triangle manages to be topical, engaging, and mathematically deep all at the same time. A great introduction to the power of number theory across multiple math...
Khan Academy
Patterns in Sequences 2
This video looks again at finding the algebraic pattern in sequences. In the example, we are looking at a figure where a number of toothpicks (or lines) are added each time, and you need to find how many toothpicks will be in the 50th...
Curated OER
Equations of Sequence Patterns
An example of writing an algebraic equation of the pattern of blocks that grows at each iteration is shown in this video. Sal shows how to find the pattern by looking at the iteration number and number of blocks. He then continues this...
Curated OER
Equations of Sequence Patterns
An example of writing an algebraic equation of the pattern of blocks that grows at each iteration is shown in this video. Sal shows how to find the pattern by looking at the iteration number and number of blocks. He then continues this...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Common Difference in a Sequence?
Briefly show your class or individual learners how to find the common difference in an arithmetic sequence. A quick and simple video, this resource should guide pupils toward understanding the concept of common difference. Appropriate...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Common Difference in a Sequence?
Briefly show your class or individual learners how to find the common difference in an arithmetic sequence. A quick and simple video, this resource should guide pupils toward understanding the concept of common difference. Appropriate...
Curated OER
Patterns in Sequences 2
This video looks again at finding the algebraic pattern in sequences. In the example, we are looking at a figure where a number of toothpicks (or lines) are added each time, and you need to find how many toothpicks will be in the 50th...
Curated OER
Exponential Form to Find Complex Roots
Sal solves the problem x^3 = 1 for all of the real and complex roots using the exponential form of the complex number. He shows how the roots found in exponential form are the same as those in a more traditional form of a complex number...
Calculus Expert
How to Find the Inverse of a Function
Watch a function stand on its head. Reflect a function to create its inverse and then find the inverse equation algebraically. An instructional video demonstrates how to connect the graphical and algebraic process.
Curated OER
Finding the 100th Term in a Sequence
The example problem is this video has a sequence of numbers that decrease by a fixed amount with each iteration, and one needs to find the 100th number in the sequence. Sal shows the listener how to find the pattern between the number...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Next Terms in an Arithmetic Sequence?
Common difference? Sounds like an oxymoron. It's a math term used to describe a pattern that may occur between a series of numbers. Watch this video and the instructor will explain what the term means as it is applied to an arithmetic...
Khan Academy
SAT Prep: Test 1 Section 3 Part 5
Sal's lecture starts where his last one ended - on problem 13 from The Official SAT Study Guide. Starting the problem over to ease understanding, he explains how to find the pattern in a complicated sequence. The following problem...
Curated OER
SAT Prep: Test 4 Section 8 Part 4
Working exclusively on problem 16 (the final problem of this practice session), Sal explains how to solve problems on consecutive integers and sequences. Students who are struggling with this skill would especially benefit from this...
TED-Ed
Fractals and the Art of Roughness
Roughness is everywhere, contributing to the incredible complexity of the world around us. This complexity, however, is not without it's own unique sense of order. Join world-renown mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot as he looks at numerous...
Brightstorm
Introduction to Sequences
Finding patterns—seems easy enough. High schoolers learn the definition of a sequence in a concept video. Four problem videos then cover finding a particular term of a sequence given an explicit formula and identifying arithmetic and...
National Education Association
Simplify Expressions by Factoring
Got that factoring thing down? Time to apply it! A helpful video explains the process of simplifying a rational expression, showing pupils how to factor a majority of expressions using special patterns. Here is a great way to begin the...
Khan Academy
SAT Prep: Test 5 Section 3 Part 1
Sal starts a new set of practice SAT problems in this video, starting on page 652 of The Official SAT Study Guide. Problems involve fractions and ratios, simplifying equations, and finding the perimeter of given coordinates on a plane.
Brightstorm
Polygon Angle Sum
Using patterns to build a formula is an important mathematical skill. Pupils discover a formula to find the sum of interior angles in a polygon by analyzing a pattern. The additional videos show how to use the formula to find various...
Khan Academy
Inverse Trig Functions: Arctan
Continuing with inverse trigonometric functions, Sal finds the value for tan^-1-1. He also shows the restricted domain of the arctan function.
FuseSchool
Exact Trig Values - Easy Table
Having trouble remembering the trig ratios of common angles? This resource may be the solution! Using a table, the video instructor describes a memorable pattern. Scholars have an opportunity to practice the pattern during the video.
CK-12 Foundation
Area and Perimeter of Similar Polygons: Lesson
Find the square of the scale factor. A component of a large playlist on geometry discusses the ratios of the perimeters and areas of two similar polygons. The resource shows examples in finding the ratios that lead to a pattern.
Krista King Math
30-60-90 Triangles
Half of an equilateral triangle is a special right triangle. A video instructor shows how to find the pattern of the side lengths for a 30-60-90 triangle. She then applies the relationship to different examples.