Curated OER
What's a Term in a Sequence?
Any number in a sequence is a term in and of itself. It seems so simple and straightforward.
Curated OER
What's a Sequence?
A very brief description of sequence: a set of numbers in a particular order.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Patterns Video
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource provides students with a video clearly demonstrating the use of patterns to develop choreography for dance routines. Be sure to follow the link to the provided interactive exercise that offers...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Living From the Land and Sea
In this video segment adapted from the Alaska Native Heritage Center, discover the connections between Alaska Native subsistence culture and the natural cycle of the seasons.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Equations of Sequence Patterns
This video demonstrates how to identify the pattern in a sequence and then create an equation that demonstrates how to find any given number in that sequence. [8:36]
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Exploring Patterns
This video explores how a tap dancer uses patterns to express herself. Be sure to follow the links to interactive exercises and printable exercises where patterns of numbers in sequences are expressed.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Science Out Loud: What Is a Fractal?
Fractals are complex, never-ending patterns created by repeating mathematical equations. Yuliya, an undergrad in Math at MIT, delves into their mysterious properties and how they can be found in technology and nature. [4:12]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Astronomy: Introduction to Astronomy
Host Phil Plait explains the nature and origins of the field of astronomy. Learn how ancient humans observed the sky and associated the patterns they found there with farming and the seasons on Earth. Early astronomers developed an...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pbs Kids Rocks: Best Coast: "Taking Turns"
PBS KIDS Rocks is a music album featuring 28 songs from Grammy Award-winners. Each of the songs helps kids explore topics related to literacy, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), and social-emotional learning. Bilingual...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Kid Vision: Flag Company Field Trip
Penny and the KidVision VPK kids visit a flag company. They locate the United States on a map, put the pieces of the American flag together, learn how to fold the flag, and say the Pledge of Allegiance. Watch this field trip and get...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Number Grid
Sal goes through all the numbers from 0 to 100 and shows some interesting patterns. Includes a video, transcript, and question and answer section. [4:58]
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Graphing a Number Sequence
This video provides an opportunity to identify a number pattern. Then organize that data in a data table and graph it. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Linear Equations: Patterns in Sequences 1
This video demonstrates how to identify a pattern in a numeric sequence in order to extend the sequence. [2:32]
Virtual Nerd
Virtual Nerd: How Do You Use a Table of Equivalent Ratios to Predict a Value?
Learn how to use the pattern in a table of equivalent ratios to find an answer to a word problem by watching this video tutorial. [4:34]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Overview of Complex Figure Patterns
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview on complex figure patterns and how to extend them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Overview of Simple Figure Patterns
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview on simple figure patterns.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Overview of Time Patterns
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video overview on solving problems involving time patterns.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I Worked Examples: Equations of Sequence Patterns
The video resource [8:36] shows worked examples of algebra concepts. Students watch a detailed problem on how to find an equation for the growth pattern of a sequence of blocks.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Tessellation
This lesson defines the term tessellation. Students watch a video tutorial and then can take an online quiz.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Tessellation
This video lesson introduces and provides examples of tessellations. Students can check their understanding with an assessment. [3:32]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Arithmetic Sequences as Functions
This video lesson demonstrates how to turn an arithmetic sequence into a function. Students can check their understanding with an assessment. [8:56]
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Patterns the King's Chessboard 1
This part 1 of a QuickTime movie extends the concept of doubling based on the book "The King's Chessboard". The doubled numbers are also shown using exponents. The data is organized in a table. As you watch and listen to the teacher and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Writing Verbal Rules
This video lesson provides examples of patterns and demonstrates how to write a rule to go along with them.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Finding the 100th Term in a Sequence
This video demonstrates how to identify a pattern in a sequence, write an equation that represents the pattern, and then use this equation to determine the 100th term in the sequence. [5:57]