Introduction to Algebraic Patterns and Sequences
Identifying patterns in sequences, finding the rule for the nth term, and generating terms.
Key Questions
- Analyze a given sequence to identify the pattern and predict subsequent terms.
- Derive an algebraic rule (nth term) for linear sequences.
- Generate terms of a sequence given its nth term rule.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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