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 6 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 6
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 |