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Geometric Sequences Lesson PlanGeometric Sequences Lesson Plan
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West Contra Costa Unified School District
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8th - 10th
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Math
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Duration
2 hrs
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Geometric Sequences

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Place a lesson on sequences in your sequence of lessons. Scholars first learn the basics of geometric sequences, such as common ratios and then they write recursive and explicit formulas for geometric sequences.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

geometric sequences, the recursive formula, sequences

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the lesson to introduce geometric sequences

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should already have familiarity with arithmetic sequences
  • Lesson indicates use of an overhead projector, but substitute with appropriate technology available in your classroom

Pros

  • Includes think-pair-share questions to guide discussion
  • Provides a set of optional extension activities

Cons

  • Resource only includes student versions for some parts of the lesson

Common Core

HSF-BF.A.2

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