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Sequence: The Sequence Calculator InteractiveSequence: The Sequence Calculator Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
11th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Internet Access
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Year
2016
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Sequence: The Sequence Calculator

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Work through a sequence in discovering number patterns. Using the interactive, pupils explore arithmetic and geometric sequences by setting the initial value and the common difference or ratio. Learners distinguish between the two types of sequences and generate the first few terms of specific sequences.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences, number sequence, sequences, exponential functions, linear functions, differences, ratios

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Lead a discussion on the vocabulary associated with geometric and arithmetic sequences

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires the user to sign up for a free login account
  • Class members should be familiar with exponential functions

Pros

  • Students can reveal the correct answer if they get stuck
  • Provides an open discussion question

Cons

  • Supplemental material will not load

Common Core

HSF-IF.A.3 HSF-BF.A.2

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