This lesson focuses on arithmetic and geometric sequences using several examples and practice exercises.

This MathWorld site, an online training tool, provides a definition and an example of a geometric sequence and how it operates. Other math-related topics available.

Given the first few terms in an arithmetic sequence, find the next term in the sequence.

An introductory tutorial on sequences, complete with important definitions, example problems and step-by-step solutions, and several practice exercises for you to complete and check. Provides good explanations and examples of arithmetic,...

Learn about sequences with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.

Explore the Fibonacci sequence along with other sequences.

This activity shows students the power of finite and infinite series. It can be used as an introduction to infinite series provided that the student is adept at using the sigma notation to denote such series. (Continued: See before the...

Step through the tortoise and hare race, based on Zeno's paradox, to learn about the multiplication of fractions and about convergence of an infinite sequence of numbers.

A complete reference guide to a series. It provides definitions, examples, and an animation that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.

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

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson provides a review of a variety of sequence types including recursive, arithmetic, and geometric. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice,...

A list of difficult puzzles that deal with Fibonacci sequences and numbers. Especially interesting for students who enjoy puzzles and sequences.

This algebra lesson explains geometric sequences.

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.

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

Solve problems such as: The first four terms in a geometric sequence are 1/3, 1, 3, and 9. Find an explicit formula for the sequence. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...

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...

Given the explicit formula of a geometric 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 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.

A series of lecture clips helps explain how DNA sequencing is done by using the analogy of shredding multiple copies of a book and then reassembling the text by finding overlapping fragments. The ultimate goal of DNA sequencing is to...

At this site the student can move to sites on various topics in calculus. The site then has a link to both a tutorial and example site

Interactive quiz in which the first few terms of a sequence are given, which then must be identified as an arithmetic or geometric sequence. After completion, the site returns a score to judge understanding of the different types of...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This website provides a series of two lesson plans designed to teach students to create a graphic organizer showing the sequence of events in a fiction text. The lessons include ideas for direct...

Students explore an interactive tutorial on nonlinear sequences and then practice their knowledge by attempting ten questions that increase in difficulty level.