Generalising arithmetic sequences through tracking calculations

In this lesson, we will learn to use tracking calculations to generalise arithmetic sequences.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.In a six column grid, the columns give us sequences that contain the multiples of ___.

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Q2.What are the first 5 terms in column a?

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Q3.What are the first 5 terms in the number sequence in column b?

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Q4.What are the tracking calculations for the five terms in column b?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.In a six column grid, the columns give us sequences that contain the multiples of ___.

1/4

Q2.What are the first 5 terms in column a?

2/4

Q3.What are the first 5 terms in the number sequence in column b?

3/4

Q4.What are the tracking calculations for the five terms in column b?

4/4

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Generating arithmetic sequences through tracking calculations quiz

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Q1.Look at the number grid shown on the right. Write down the column and row that match the tracking calculation 5 x 3 - 1

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Q2.Look at the same number grid. Pick the tracking calculation that matches column E row 25.

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Q3.Look at the same number grid. Which column and row would 38 fall into?

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Generating arithmetic sequences through tracking calculations quiz

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Look at the number grid shown on the right. Write down the column and row that match the tracking calculation 5 x 3 - 1

1/3

Q2.Look at the same number grid. Pick the tracking calculation that matches column E row 25.

2/3

Q3.Look at the same number grid. Which column and row would 38 fall into?

3/3

Lesson summary: Generalising arithmetic sequences through tracking calculations

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