Growing pattern sequences

In this lesson, we will learn how to find terms in growing pattern sequences using squares and dots.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the tracking calculation for the grouping of this 3-chain?

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Q2.If the tracking calculation for this 3-chain is 8 x 3 + 1, what would the tracking calculation for a 20-chain?

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Q3.What is the tracking calculation for the grouping of this 3-chain?

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Q4.If the tracking calculation for this 3-chain is 3 x 7 + 3 + 1, what would be the tracking calculation for an 100-chain?

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Q5.Using the grouping of this 3-chain, what is the tracking calculation for an n-chain? Write you answer as an algebraic expression.

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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.What is the tracking calculation for the grouping of this 3-chain?

1/5

Q2.If the tracking calculation for this 3-chain is 8 x 3 + 1, what would the tracking calculation for a 20-chain?

2/5

Q3.What is the tracking calculation for the grouping of this 3-chain?

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Q4.If the tracking calculation for this 3-chain is 3 x 7 + 3 + 1, what would be the tracking calculation for an 100-chain?

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Q5.Using the grouping of this 3-chain, what is the tracking calculation for an n-chain? Write you answer as an algebraic expression.

5/5

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Growing Pattern Sequences Quiz

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Q1.Which definition best describes an arithmetic sequence?

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Q2.Which of the following is NOT an arithmetic sequence?

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Q3.Which of the following statements is true?

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Q4.How many squares does the next term in this sequence have?

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Q5.What is the nth term of the sequence in the image?

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Growing Pattern Sequences Quiz

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

Q1.Which definition best describes an arithmetic sequence?

1/5

Q2.Which of the following is NOT an arithmetic sequence?

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Q3.Which of the following statements is true?

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Q4.How many squares does the next term in this sequence have?

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Q5.What is the nth term of the sequence in the image?

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Lesson summary: Growing pattern sequences

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