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- Integer Sequences—Should You Believe in Patterns? (PDF)
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Help your class discover possible patterns in a sequence of numbers and then write an equation with a lesson that covers sequence notation and function notation. Graphs are used to represent the number patterns.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use to introduce explicit arithmetic and geometric sequence formulas
- Encourage discussion through collaborative teaming or pair-and-share strategies
- Connect arithmetic and geometric sequences to linear and exponential functions
Classroom Considerations
- Learners with knowledge of recursive formulas can make the connection to the explicit notation quickly; other will need more time and practice with the notation
- The first in a series of 26 related resources
Pros
- Multiple representations are used to make connections between the sequence of numbers and their patterns
- Well-designed module with a logical progression of content
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- None