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Common Ratio of a Geometric Sequence | HS.F-IF.A.3
In this short math video we will use the common ratio of a geometric sequence to find the first term. We will review the definition of a geometric sequence. A geometric sequence, is a sequence of non-zero numbers where each term after...
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Recursive Formula Geometric
A video entitled "Recursive Formula Geometric" that covers the adding numbers to a given sequence.
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Extending thinking about sequences
Pupil outcome: I can appreciate that abstract sequences can have negative values. Key learning points: - When you move away from physical representations of sequences, you can think abstractly. - You can consider what happens if there...
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Problem solving with non-linear relationships
Pupil outcome: I can use my knowledge of non-linear relationships to solve problems. Key learning points: - If you can spot a sequence, it is possible to predict behaviour. - By predicting future behaviour, you can plan how to react. -...
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Representing geometric sequences graphically
Pupil outcome: I can represent geometric sequences graphically and appreciate the common structure. Key learning points: - A geometric sequence looks like a curve when sketched (common ratio > 1 or < 1). - The gradient increases sharply...
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Problem solving with further sequences
Pupil outcome: I can use my enhanced knowledge of sequences to solve problems. Key learning points: - Compound interest can be thought of as a geometric sequence. - You can apply your knowledge of geometric sequences to solve compound...
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Checking and securing understanding of non-linear sequences
Pupil outcome: I can appreciate that not all sequences are linear. Key learning points: - You can identify different types of sequences. - If there is a common difference, the sequence is arithmetic. - If there is a common ratio, the...
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Recognising special number sequences
Pupil outcome: I can recognise a special number sequence. Key learning points: - You can identify an arithmetic sequence by checking for a common difference between terms. - You can identify a geometric sequence by checking for a common...
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Checking and securing understanding of geometric sequences
Pupil outcome: I can recognise the features of a geometric sequence and continue it. Key learning points: - Identifying a common ratio between each term can help us identify a geometric sequence. - Divide each term by its previous...
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Extrapolating a sequence
Pupil outcome: I can appreciate that there are other number sequences and the limitations of only seeing a few terms of a sequence. Key learning points: - There are more sequences than the ones seen so far. - A numerical sequence is just...
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Features of geometric sequences
Pupil outcome: I can appreciate the features of a geometric sequence. Key learning points: - Arithmetic sequences are not the only type of sequence. - In a geometric sequence, there is still a first term. - Instead of a common...
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Writing Rules for Geometric Sequences
In this video, we derive the rule for writing geometric sequences using the "n-1" notation.
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Maths Legends: A Game of Chess
In this video we tell the tale of the ancient Indian traveller who beat a king at a game of chess and used his knowledge of exponential growth to become rich!
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GCSE Maths - How to Write Expressions for the nth term of Arithmetic Sequences #55
This video covers how to write an expression to represent a sequence of numbers e.g. 5, 9, 13, 17, 21... could be expressed as 4n + 1 This video is suitable for maths courses around the world. KS3 - All on your course GCSE Foundation -...
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GCSE Maths - Types of Number Sequences - Arithmetic vs Geometric #54
This video covers how to tell whether a sequence of numbers is an arithmetic or geometric sequence.
This video is suitable for maths courses around
the world.
KS3 - All
on your course
GCSE Foundation -
All on your...
This video is suitable for maths courses around
the world.
KS3 - All
on your course
GCSE Foundation -
All on your...
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Sequences
A sequence is a set of values that makes a pattern. The differences between the arithmetic sequence, geometric sequence and Fibonacci will be discussed.
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Understanding Geometric Sequences and Exponential Functions
This video explains the concept of geometric sequences and their relationship to exponential functions. It covers the explicit rule for geometric sequences, how to find specific terms in the sequence, and how to graph the sequence on a...
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Learn how to write the formula for a sequence of fractions
👉 Learn how to write the rule of a sequence given a sequence of numbers. A sequence is a list of numbers/values exhibiting a defined pattern. A number/value in a sequence is called a term of the sequence. To write the explicit formula of...
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Write the rule of a geometric sequence given 2nd and 5th term
👉 Learn how to find the nth term of a geometric sequence. A sequence is a list of numbers/values exhibiting a defined pattern. A number/value in a sequence is called a term of the sequence. A geometric sequence is a sequence in which...
Brian McLogan
How to find the common difference between terms of a sequence
👉 Learn how to determine if a sequence is arithmetic, geometric, or neither. A sequence is a list of numbers/values exhibiting a defined pattern. A number/value in a sequence is called a term of the sequence. There are many types of...
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Recursive and Explicit Rules for Geometric Sequences
In this lesson, students will learn about geometric sequences and how they can be written using both recursive and explicit rules. They will understand the difference between the common ratio and the first term in the sequence, and how...
Brian McLogan
How to determine the sum of an infinite geometric series
👉 Learn how to find the geometric sum of a series. A series is the sum of the terms of a sequence. A geometric series is the sum of the terms of a geometric sequence. The formula for the sum of n terms of a geometric sequence is given by...
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When given a geometric sequence,determine the 8th term by using the explicit formula
👉 Learn how to find the nth term of a geometric sequence. A sequence is a list of numbers/values exhibiting a defined pattern. A number/value in a sequence is called a term of the sequence. A geometric sequence is a sequence in which...