Building upon previous knowledge of sequences, collaborative pairs analyze sequences to determine the type and to make predictions of future terms. The exercises build through arithmetic and geometric sequences before introducing...

Explicitly talk to the class about sequences. A segment of a review series for the General Certificate of Secondary Education math assessment provides a review of arithmetic sequences. Pupils watch a video showing how to find terms given...

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...

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...

Find out if there are enough squares. Given diagrams for the first four figures in a sequence, pupils try to determine the next figure. Individuals find the number of square and triangle pieces of fabric that are required to make...

Having trouble finding performance task questions? Here is an assessment that uses all high-level thinking questions. It includes questions to assess sequences, linear functions, exponential functions, and increasing/decreasing intervals.

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...

Looking for higher-level thinking questions? This assessment provides questions that challenge young mathematicians to think and analyze rather than simply memorize. Topics include piecewise functions, linear modeling, exponential...

Your algebra learners build a quadratic function in this task of counting the blocks used to build objects. The arithmetic sequence that shows up brings up a shortcut to the long addition using the Gauss Method. Eventually, learners...

Pupils analyze a pattern of conference tables to determine the number of tables needed and the number of people that can be seated for a given size. Individuals develop general formulas for the two growing number patterns and...

Communication is the key. A presentation provides 25 sample items for Claim 3, Communicating Reasoning, for the Smarter Balanced High School Math assessment. Items require pupils to answer the question and provide logical reasoning to...

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...

Graph A goes with equation C, but table B. The short assessment task requires class members to match graphs with their corresponding tables, equations, and verbalized rules. Pupils then provide explanations on the process they used to...

Create a linear equation for a problem when the intercept information is not given. The two-day lesson introduces the class to the point-slope form, which can be used for problems when the initial conditions are not provided. Pupils...

Get independent practice working with arithmetic sequences. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.

Learners display understanding of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The online quiz assesses the scholars on arithmetic sequences and series.

Solve problems such as: The first four terms in an arithmetic sequence are 12, 5, -2, and -9. Find an explicit formula for the sequence. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...

Find the recursive formula of an arithmetic sequence given the first few terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Given the explicit formula of an arithmetic sequence, find its recursive formula, and vice versa. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Given the first few terms in an arithmetic sequence, find the next term in the sequence. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Given a verbal description of a real-world relationship, determine the sequence that models that relationship. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Given the formula of an arithmetic sequence, either in explicit form or in recursive form, find a specific term in the sequence. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...

Solve problems such as: The first four terms in an arithmetic sequence are 12, 5, -2, and -9. Find an explicit formula for the sequence.

Find the recursive formula of an arithmetic sequence given the first few terms.