Purplemath: Sequences and Series: Terminology and Notation

Examine the importance of sequence and series through contextual situations. Here, learners partake in a five-day unit that begins with the basics of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. As it progresses, pupils apply the...

In this sequences and series learning exercise, students find the sum of a given geometric series. They use sigma notation to express a geometric series. This one-page learning exercise contains 12 problems.

Fall for a series. Learners determine how to find out how far a skydiver falls in the first 20 seconds. The Algebra II lesson introduces the idea of adding up the terms of an arithmetic sequence. Pupils learn how to use Sigma notation to...

Help your class discover possible patterns in a sequence of numbers and then write an equation with a lesson that covers sequence notation and function notation. Graphs are used to represent the number patterns.

In this algebra worksheet, students find the formula for the sequences and summation of each problem. There are 14 questions with a detailed answer key.

Hotmath provides 20 practice problems relating to sequences and series. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.

Students use Excel Database to explore sequences and series. They examine how to calculate term positions and Sigma Notations. Students use Excel to calculate the values and they print the pages for grading.

An introductory video on sequences and series. Provides examples of both arithmetic and geometric series, but does not give formal definitions. Introduces and uses sigma notation for sums of series. Illustrates how the general form for a...

A geometric series is the sum of the terms of a geometric sequence. Learn about geometric series and how they can be written in general terms and using sigma notation. [4:28]

The learning resource investigates sequences and series. Students learn about the concept by exploring definitions, notations, and examples.