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Nth Term of Picture Sequences

 

Students learn how to find and apply the nth term of a picture sequence.

Later, as learning progresses, they use the nth term to set up and solve equations.

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Differentiated Learning Objectives
  • All students should be able to find the nth term of a picture sequence.
  • Most students should be able to use the nth term to work out missing terms in a picture sequence.
  • Some students should be able to use the nth term to check whether a diagram is part of a sequence.

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