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In this unit pupils are developing their knowledge of plotting coordinates by exploring the idea that a set of points can satisfy a mathematical relationship. This unit sets the foundation for working with graphical representations of linear equations.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Recognise and continue number patterns
  • Understand position-to-term rules
  • Use nth term to generate a sequence

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Why this why now

In this unit pupils are developing their knowledge of plotting coordinates by exploring the idea that a set of points can satisfy a mathematical relationship. This unit sets the foundation for working with graphical representations of linear equations.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Recognise and continue number patterns
  • Understand position-to-term rules
  • Use nth term to generate a sequence

Sequences

In this unit we develop knowledge of sequences to be able to identify, determine, and continue arithmetic sequences. We finish the unit by looking at how sequences may be reprsented graphically.

12 lessons in unit

  1. 1

    Checking understanding of sequences

    I can appreciate the structure of patterns and sequences.
  2. 2

    Securing understanding of sequences

    I can begin to generalise a sequence.
  3. 3

    Formalising a sequence

    I can appreciate that a sequence is a succession of terms usually formed according to a rule.
  4. 4

    Generating a sequence using a term-to-term rule

    I can appreciate that a sequence can be generated and described using term-to-term approaches.
  5. 5

    Generating a sequence using a position-to-term rule

    I can appreciate that a sequence can be generated and described by a position-to-term rule.
  6. 6

    Arithmetic sequences

    I can appreciate the features of an arithmetic sequence and be able to recognise one.
  7. 7

    Expressing an arithmetic sequence

    I can appreciate that any term in an arithmetic sequence can be expressed in terms of its position in the sequence.
  8. 8

    Calculating any term

    I can calculate any term using the n^th term.
  9. 9

    Finding the nth term

    I can find the n^th term rule by investigating the common difference.
  10. 10

    Representing sequences graphically

    I can represent arithmetic sequences graphically and appreciate the common structure.
  11. 11

    Justifying terms of a sequence

    I can determine whether a number is a term of a given arithmetic sequence.
  12. 12

    Problem solving with sequences

    I can use my knowledge of sequences to solve problems.

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