Using an nth term rule of a linear sequence

A complete lesson on using an nth term rule of a linear sequence to generate the first 5 terms in the sequence.

Activities included:

Starter:
Questions to check pupils can evaluate simple algebraic expressions.

Main:

• Introduction to the idea of an nth term rule.
• Example-question pairs, giving pupils a quick opportunity to try to generate sequences and receive feedback.
• A set of questions on generating the first 5 terms of increasing sequences, with a progression in difficulty and an extension task.
• A similar task for decreasing sequences.

Plenary:
A ‘spot the mistake’ question.

Printable worksheets and answers included.

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