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Fibonacci and Other Sequences Lesson PlanFibonacci and Other Sequences Lesson Plan
Publisher
Willow Tree
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Fibonacci and Other Sequences

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Fibonacci is an interesting sequence that forms some unique patterns. Learners explore sequences that do not have the typical arithmetic and geometric patterns. They identify the pattern and find the next consecutive terms. Addtitionally, they have the opportunity to match a quadratic pattern to the function it represents. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences, fibonacci, sequences

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the Fibonacci sequence as an opener, and ask individuals to find the pattern
  • Give groups a list of sequences and have them determine the pattern and next five terms

Classroom Considerations

  • Builds directly from the first lesson in a 20-part series

Pros

  • Includes varying difficulties of sequences, allowing for scaffolding or differentiation
  • Provides a set of practice problems modeled after the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSF-IF.A.3

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