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Geometric & Arithmetic Patterns
Eighth graders explore sequences. They discuss the difference between an arithmetic sequence and a geometric pattern. Students participate in workstation activities where they determine arithmetic or geometric patterns and predict the...
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Patterns in Nature
In this patterns in nature worksheet, students read about the Fibonacci Spiral, then follow the directions to plot one on the graph paper and draw the spiral, with links to more information.
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Patterns and Geometric Representations
Students explore patterns and sequences. Given an example of each, they discuss their observations. In groups, students participate in an "Around the World" activity where they rotate to different stations in the classroom to determine...
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Simple Sequencing
Fourth graders play a stand up version of musical chairs to find their sequencing partners. In this music and language arts lesson, 4th graders enjoy a game that requires them to organize a series of three pictures, then write sentences...
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I Spy a Pattern-Kindergarten
Students copy, create, describe, and extend patterns with objects. They explore a variety of patterns through the use of manipulatives, sound, rhythms, songs and movement. Cooperative processes are used to encourage partner discussion.
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Recognizing Patterns
Middle schoolers explore the concept of patterns. In this patterns lesson, students use applets to manipulate tessellations. Middle schoolers predict the next number in a sequence by recognizing patterns.
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Number Patterns: Triangular Numbers
Students explore number patterns. In this number pattern lesson, students discover the attributes of triangular numbers as well as the number patterns associated with them as they practice sequencing 10 triangular numbers.
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Find the Sequence and the Nth Term
In this online interactive instructional activity, 9th graders find the sequence and the next 2 term, the nth term and the 30th term for 12 numeric sequences. Immediate online feedback is provided.
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Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Students examine the concept of sequences. Students create a sequence using varied starting numbers, multipliers, and add on values. Students practice determining the starting values to use in order to produce a desired sequence.
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Patterns, Relations, and Functions
Students investigate the patterns of different data sets of numbers. They use critical thinking skills in order to find the missing numbers in any given set. This lesson plan helps to develop the skill of number sense.
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Patterns and Sequence
In this patterns and sequence worksheet, students complete the patterns and sequence of numbers including fractions, exponents, and more. Students complete 12 problems.
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Number Patterns and Sequences: Mental Tests
In this number patterns and sequences activity, students find multiples and complete terms in sequences. Answers are included on activity.
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Exploring Infinite Sequences, Part II
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the nth term of the sequence. They find the missing term in the pattern and what theorem justifies their choice. There are 12 questions.
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Math Patterns
In this math sequences worksheet, students solve 17 problems in which they write the next 3 numbers that will complete a math sequence. Students analyze the 3 two digit numbers in a series, decide on the pattern, and provide the next 3...
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Extending Pattern Understandings
Students use shapes and manipulatives to demonstrate patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, students also break up patterns to identify a pattern unit.
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Sequences
In this sequences worksheet, students find the limit of a sequence. They explore Ulam's sequence. Students calculate differences for terms in a quadratic sequence. this four-page worksheet contains approximately 20...
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Fun with Patterns
Students identify, extend and create patterns using various types of manipulatives and then work a pattern game in the computer lab to reinforce what was learned.
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The Number Sequence Problem
In this number sequence worksheet, students identify the next number in a sequence. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Turk-o-nacci Sequence
In this sequence worksheet, learners use the Fibonacci sequence to determine the number of turkeys in a flock. This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Sequences and Exponents
Students practice multiplication sequences and multiplying with exponents. They study how a sequence is a set of numbers which follows a mathematical rule and can be used with all four operations and with combinations of operations.
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Using the TI-83 to Evaluate Sequences
In this evaluating sequences worksheet, students use the TI-83 graphing calculator to evaluate sequences. Instructions on how to use the calculator with these type of problems is provided. There are three problems on this one-page...
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Numerical Analysis: Sequence
For this sequence worksheet, students explore the convergence of a sequence and the rate of a sequence. They explore problems and identify the order of convergence. This three-page worksheet contains approximately six problems. ...
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Sequences - Week 8
In this sequence worksheet, learners find the arithmetic and geometric sum of given sequences. They identify the next number in a sequence. This three-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Find a Pattern
In this patterns instructional activity, students find the next 3 numbers in the sequence of patterns. Students complete this for 9 patterns.