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Sequences

Revise Sequences in Algebra for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This is a high-frequency exam topic, so students should expect to explain it clearly under timed conditions.

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What's a Pattern?

Introduction 2

Key Vocabulary

Key Facts 3

Types of Sequences

Deep Dive 4

Worked Example 1: Identifying Patterns

Notes 5

Worked Example 2: Different Sequence Types

Notes 6

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Exam Tips

Sample Flashcards

What is a sequence in maths?

A list of numbers that follow a rule or pattern. Each number in the list is called a term.

What is a term in a sequence?

Each individual number in the sequence. The 1st term is denoted T(1) or u₁, the 2nd term is T(2), etc.

Sample Questions

What is the common difference of the arithmetic sequence below? 4, 11, 18, 25, 32, ...

A. 4
B. 7
C. 8
D. 11

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Zara says: 'The sequence 4, 12, 36, 108 is an arithmetic sequence.' Explain why Zara is wrong. State what type of sequence it actually is.

2 marksstandard

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