Algebraic Proficiency and Relationships · Algebraic Thinking

Sequences and Nth Term

Finding and using the general rule for linear and non linear sequences.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the common difference in an arithmetic sequence relate to the coefficient of n in its nth term?
  2. 2Why is the nth term more powerful than a term to term rule for finding large values?
  3. 3What visual patterns can be represented by a quadratic sequence?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Mathematics - Algebra
Year: Year 8
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Algebraic Proficiency and Relationships
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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