A complete lesson with the 9-1 GCSE Maths specification in mind.
Activities included:
Starter:
Some recap questions on solving two-step linear equations (needed later in the lesson).
Main:
- An introduction to Fibonacci sequences, followed by a quick activity where pupils extend Fibonacci sequences.
- A challenging, rich task, inspired by one of TES user scottyknowles18’s excellent sequences rich tasks. Pupils try to come up with Fibonacci sequences that fit different criteria (eg that the 4th term is 10). Great for encouraging creativity and discussion.
- A related follow up activity where pupils try to find missing numbers in given Fibonacci sequences, initially by trial and error, but then following some explanation, by forming and solving linear equations.
- Extension - a slightly harder version of the follow up activity.
Plenary:
A look at an alternative algebraic method for finding missing numbers.
Some slides could be printed as worksheets, although it’s not strictly necessary. Answers to most tasks included, but not the open-ended rich task.
Please review if you buy as any feedback is appreciated!
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Great resource very engaging. Excellent maths.
Different to what I expected, since I expected it include Fibonacci patterns in nature to make it more interesting Answers is a big plus.
Great resource, answers are included too which helps. Also impressed with the algebraic approach being introduced so clearly.
Looks good but more importantly is packed full of interesting, challenging activities; it starts with basics but quickly moves into pupils having a chance to be creative and discuss ideas, then brings in more of a problem solving element involving a bit of solving equations.
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