This exam tips covers Common Mistakes to Avoid within Sequences for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Sequences in Algebra for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 6 of 6 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.
Topic position
Section 6 of 6
Practice
14 questions
Recall
12 flashcards
Common Mistakes to Avoid
✗ Only looking at one difference
✓ Check all differences to confirm pattern
One coincidence doesn't make a pattern
✗ Confusing term position with term value
✓ "3rd term" means position 3, not value = 3
Position vs value are different things
✗ Assuming all sequences are arithmetic
✓ Check for geometric, Fibonacci, or other patterns
Different sequences have different rules