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Connecting Arithmetic Sequences to Linear Equations Lesson PlanConnecting Arithmetic Sequences to Linear Equations Lesson Plan
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West Contra Costa Unified School District
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8th - 10th
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Connecting Arithmetic Sequences to Linear Equations

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Common difference is to arithmetic sequences as what is to linear equations? (Answer: slope) Pupils learn how arithmetic sequences can be considered as linear patterns. They then write linear equations to represent arithmetic sequences and to solve problems.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

arithmetic sequences, linear equations, formulas, slope, slope-intercept form, point-slope form

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the resource to introduce the relationship between arithmetic sequences and linear equations

Classroom Considerations

  • Note that the lesson is not an introductory activity
  • Learners need to be familiar with the explicit formula for the arithmetic sequences, as well as writing linear equations

Pros

  • Considers both slope-intercept and point-slope forms
  • Resource includes answer key

Cons

  • No blank student worksheets

Common Core

HSF-BF.A.2 HSF-LE.A.2

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