Arithmetic Sequences and Series

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Курс: Sequences and Series
Книга: Arithmetic Sequences and Series
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Дата: пʼятниця 25 вересня 2026 01:53 AM

1. Arithmetic Sequences

Learning outcomes
  • I can define an arithmetic sequence as a sequence with a constant difference between consecutive terms.
  • I can identify the common difference in an arithmetic sequence.
  • I can determine whether a sequence is arithmetic.
  • I can generate terms in an arithmetic sequence.
  • I can describe arithmetic patterns using mathematical language.

2. The nth Term Formula

Learning outcomes
  • I can explain the purpose of an nth term formula.
  • I can determine the nth term formula for an arithmetic sequence.
  • I can use the nth term formula to find specific terms.
  • I can predict distant terms without listing the entire sequence.
  • I can verify whether a formula correctly describes a sequence.

3. Graphing Arithmetic Sequences

Learning outcomes
  • I can create a table of values for an arithmetic sequence.
  • I can graph arithmetic sequence terms on a coordinate plane.
  • I can recognize that arithmetic sequences produce linear patterns.
  • I can interpret the meaning of the common difference on a graph.
  • I can connect arithmetic sequences to linear relationships.

4. Arithmetic Series

Learning outcomes
  • I can define an arithmetic series as the sum of the terms in an arithmetic sequence.
  • I can distinguish between a sequence and a series.
  • I can calculate the sum of a finite arithmetic series by adding terms directly.
  • I can represent arithmetic series using mathematical notation.
  • I can solve simple problems involving arithmetic series.

5. Sum Formulas for Arithmetic Series

Learning outcomes
  • I can explain why a formula can be used to find the sum of an arithmetic series.
  • I can identify the values needed to use an arithmetic series formula.
  • I can calculate the sum of an arithmetic series using a formula.
  • I can compare formula-based solutions with direct addition.
  • I can apply arithmetic series formulas to real-world situations.