Algebraic Thinking · Spring Term

Linear Sequences

Generating and describing linear number sequences using algebraic rules.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we predict the 100th term in a sequence without calculating all the terms in between?
  2. 2What is the relationship between the constant difference in a sequence and the multiplier in its rule?
  3. 3How do sequences help us model real life patterns like growth or savings?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Mathematics - Algebra
Year: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Algebraic Thinking
Period: Spring Term

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