Students will learn how to determine whether a sequence is arithmetic, and if it is, what the common difference is.
Determine if a Sequence is Arithmetic by Mr. Marenco’s Math
Next, students will learn how to extend an arithmetic sequence.
Extending arithmetic sequences by Khan Academy
Extend arithmetic sequences by Khan Academy
Next, give your students these challenges:
- Find the Difference by NRICH
- Pebbles by NRICH
- Sending and Receiving Cards by NRICH
- 1999 AMC 8, Problem 7
- 2012 AMC 8, Problem 2
Conclude by leading this investigation:
Twisted Homes (rotational symmetry, patterns)
by MathPickle