This key facts covers Key Vocabulary 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 2 of 7 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 2 of 7
Practice
14 questions
Recall
12 flashcards
Key Vocabulary
| Term | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Sequence | A list of numbers following a pattern | 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, ... |
| Term | Each number in a sequence | 1st term, 2nd term, etc. |
| Common difference (d) | The amount added each time | In 2, 5, 8... d = 3 |
| Arithmetic sequence | A sequence with a constant difference | 4, 7, 10, 13... (d = 3) |
| Pattern | The rule that generates the sequence | Start at 2, add 3 each time |
Keep building this topic
Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Sequences. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.
Practice Questions for Sequences
What is the common difference of the arithmetic sequence below? 4, 11, 18, 25, 32, ...
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.
Quick Recall Flashcards
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