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Finding the nth Term Given the Common Ratio and the First Term: Dominoes InteractiveFinding the nth Term Given the Common Ratio and the First Term: Dominoes Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
11th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
15 mins
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Direct Instruction
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2015
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Finding the nth Term Given the Common Ratio and the First Term: Dominoes

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Topple misunderstandings of geometric sequences. Using a context of creating ever-increasing sizes of dominoes, pupils develop a geometric sequence. The scenario provides the size of the first domino and the common ratio between subsequent dominoes. Learners calculate the size of specific dominoes in the sequence. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

geometric sequences, number sequence, sequences, dominoes, terms, ratios

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Conduct a review of the difference between an exponent of x and x-1

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members should be familiar with geometric sequences
  • Requires individuals to sign up for a free login account

Pros

  • The supplemental materials contains additional problems
  • Lets learners reveal the correct answer if the one they enter is incorrect

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSF-BF.A.2

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