An interesting investigation in which students consider Farey sequences (special sequences of fractions) and answer some problem solving style questions.10/06/2015
Loopy
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A sequence investigation involving a recursive formula to generate the terms. More able students could produce an algebraic proof of the deduced result.10/06/2015
National STEM Centre Sequences
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Three packs of activities about sequences, starting with very basic generation of the terms of sequences, through to more open ended investigations. You will need to register for an account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 10/06/2015
Nth term of quadratic sequences PowerPoint 1 (part of Higher tier teaching pack)
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Downloadable resource in ppt format.
29/04/2016
Nth term of quadratic sequences PowerPoint 2 (part of Higher tier teaching pack)
Downloadable resource in ppt format.
29/04/2016
Nth term of quadratic sequences resources (part of Higher tier teaching pack)
Downloadable resource in doc format.
29/04/2016
Number Jumble
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A nice starter activity in which the first five terms for some given sequences must be located in a number grid, in a similar style to a wordsearch. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 11/06/2015
Quadratic Sequences
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A comprehensive lesson developing the ideas for finding the formula for a linear sequence into finding the formula for a quadratic sequence, including those of the form an2+bn+c. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 11/06/2015
Sequences
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A detailed introduction to sequences which includes triangular and Fibonacci numbers and arithmetic and geometric sequences. Then ten questions which follow are quite demanding.10/06/2015
Sequences - Homework Sheet and Mark Scheme
Downloadable resource in doc format.
08/04/2010
Sequences - Lesson plan 2
Downloadable resource in doc format.
26/06/2010
Sequences - Worksheet and Answers
Downloadable resource in doc format.
26/05/2010
Sequences Quiz
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A ten question online multiple choice quiz in which students must predict missing terms and the rules for various sequences including the use of algebraic expressions for linear sequences. 10/06/2015
Square, Triangular and Cube numbers
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A fun starter activity in which students must use the digits 1- 9 to solve problem involving square, triangular and cube numbers. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 11/06/2015
Squared Triangle and Cube Numbers
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An interesting investigation about triangular and cube numbers and the manipulation of the algebraic formulae for these sequences - suitable for very able students.11/06/2015
Standards Unit N13: Analysing Sequences
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A lesson plan and resources involving arithmetic and geometric sequences and the use of algebraic and recursive formulae. 11/06/2015
Whirling Fibonacci Sequences
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A practical activity in which students draw a sequence of squares with side lengths taken from the terms of the Fibonacci sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, �. The activity leads to a consideration of the golden ratio and a golden spiral. 10/06/2015