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LEARNING MODULE
Mathematics G10 | Q1.1

Sequences and
Series
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MATHEMATICS 10

Module 1.1: Sequences And

Series
INTRODUCTION AND FOCUS QUESTION(S):

Have you ever wondered how outcomes in certain real-life could be solved
mathematically? What do businessmen use to predict future sales? How do bank
executives deal with fluctuating rates such that the business does not go bankrupt?
Have you every asked yourself how even epidemics and nature use the tools of math?
Have you at some point in your life used numbers to be able to make sound and
logical decisions?

In this module, you will discover how important it is to utilize essential

mathematical skills to be able to understand these questions that arise in various real-life
situations that we encounter everyday and use these skills wisely to be able to come up
with the desired output.

As you go through this module, think of this question: How can the outcomes of
certain real life problems be predicted?
 MODULE LESSONS AND COVERAGE:

In this module, you will examine this question when you

take the following lessons:
Lesson 1 – Arithmetic Sequences and Series
Lesson 2 –Geometric Sequences and Series and Other Types In

these lessons, you will learn the following:

Lesson 1 Arithmetic Sequences and Series
 generate patterns
 illustrate arithmetic sequence
 determines arithmetic means and nth term of an arithmetic
sequence
Lesson 2 Geometric Sequences and Series and Other Types
 illustrate geometric sequence
 differentiates a geometric sequence from an arithmetic
sequence
 differentiates a finite geometric sequence from an
infinite geometric sequence
 determines geometric means and nth terms of a
geometric sequence
 finds the sum of the terms of a given finite and infinite
geometric sequence
 illustrates other types of sequences (e.g.
harmonic, Fibonacci)

MODULE MAP:
Here is a simple map of the above lessons you will cover:

SEQUENCES and SERIES

Arithmetic Geometric Other types

Finite Infinite Harmonic Fibonacci

Application to Real Life

 EXPECTED SKILLS:
To do well in this module, you need to remember and do the following:
1. follow the directions carefully
2. master the prerequisite skills such as formulating and
solving equations and observing patterns
3. solve with speed and accuracy

PRE-ASSESSMENT

Let’s find out how much you already know about this module. Click
on the letter that you think best answers the question. Please
answer all items. After taking this short test, you will see your
score. Take note of the items that you were not able to correctly
answer and look for the right answer as you go through this
module.

1. Which is the next term in the sequence 3, 9, 15, 21, 27, . . . ?

A. 30
B. 33
C. 36
D. 39

2. Which of the following is a geometric sequence?

A 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, . . .
B. -3, 1, 5, 9, . . .
C. 4, 8, 24, 96, 480, .
D . -5, 0, 10, 25, 45,

3. The sequence (1, 2, 3, 4) in terms of the number of elements is called

.
A. an infinite sequence
B. a finite sequence
C. an infinite set
D. an infinite series

4. What are the next four terms of the arithmetic sequence 122, 111, 100, . .
.?
A. 94, 88, 82, 76
B. 95, 90, 85, 80
C. 92, 88, 84, 80
D. 89, 78, 67, 56
5. Find the 18th term of the sequence where a1 = 3 and d = 7.
A. 129
B. 136
C. 119
D. 122

6. What is the fifth term of a geometric sequence if a1 = 7 and r = 0.2?

A. 1.4
B. 0.28
C. 0.0112
D. 5.6

7. Which is the rule for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence with a8 =
21 and a14 = 45?
A. an = 4n – 11
B. an = 4n - 8
C. an = 4n + 1
D. an = 4n + 7

8. Find the first three terms of the arithmetic series in which a1 = 6, an = 201,
and Sn = 4140.
A. 6, 11, 16
B. 5, 10, 15
C. 6, 15, 40
D. 6, 46, 86

9. The table shows the predicted growth of a particular bacteria after various
number of hours. Write an explicit formula for the sequence of the number
of bacteria.

Hours (h) 1 2 3 4 5
Number 19 38 57 76 95
of

A. an = 19n + 19
B. an = n + 19
C. an = 1/19 n
D. an = 19n

10. A ball is dropped from a height of 7 feet. Each time it hits the ground, it
bounces half of its previous height. What is the total distance traveled by
the ball?
A. 7 feet
B. 14 feet
C. 21 feet
 D. 28 feet

11. Viola makes gift baskets for Valentine’s Day. She has 13 baskets over the
last year, and she plans to make 12 more each day. If there are 15 work
days until the day she begins to sell the baskets, how many baskets will
she have to sell?
A. 193 baskets
B. 156 baskets
C. 181 baskets
D. 205 baskets

12. Justine earned $17 000 during the first year of her job at the city hall.
After each year, she received a 4% raise. Find her total earnings during
the first five years on the job.
A. $92 077.48
B. $72 189.89
C. $517 077.48
D. $85 541.44

13. The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180º, of a quadrilateral is

360º, and of a pentagon is 540º. Assuming this pattern continues, find the
sum of the interior angles of a dodecagon.
O
A. 1800
B. 1980O
C. 1620O
D. 900O

14. A culture of bacteria doubles every 2 hours. If there are 500 bacteria at
the beginning, how many bacteria will there be after 24 hours?
A. 204 800
B. 204 080
C. 2 048 000
D. 20 048 000

15. Your brother puts P10.00 into his piggy bank. The next day, he puts P15.00.
Two days after, he puts P20.00. He intends to save enough money to be
able to raise P1000.00 so he can buy wireless speakers. He needs to
come up with the amount in two weeks’ time so that he will still be able to
avail of a 15% discount. If his daily allowance during school days is
P150.00, what recommendation can you give him so that he will be able to
meet his target in two weeks’ time given that his daily expenses is P50.00
at a minimum for food and needs to allot money for class projects?
A. Increase your savings by ten pesos per
day.
B. Start saving P60.00 and increase your savings by five pesos per
day.
C. Save P100.00 everyday for 9
days.
D. Save P150.00 for six
days.
16. A small snowplowing company makes a profit of $8000 during its first year.
The owner of the company sets a goal of reaching a total profit of $20000
after five years. After two years of operation, profits have increased by
only
$1500. If the trend continues, the company might not be able to reach the
goal it has set. What recommendations can you give to the owner of the
company?
A. The company can offer promos in order to attract more customers.
B. The company cannot attain the goal unless it will increase its price.
C. The company need to retrench some workers to be able to lessen
its expenses.
D. The company needs to add equipment to be able to cater to more
customers.

17. The architect of an amphitheater in your school submitted a design to your

school president. In his proposal, there are 26 seats in the front row and
each successive row contains two more seats than the previous row.
There are 24 rows. Upon checking, the president considered the
population of the students in each grade level and recommends increasing
the number of seats such that a maximum of 1200 students could be
accommodated at one time without changing the number of rows given
that the first row can accommodate a maximum of 32 seats. What
recommendations can you give to the architect?

A. Increase the additional seats per row by 4.

B. Increase the first row by two seats and maintain the same interval.
C. Increase the number of seats in the first row to 32 and maintain the
same interval.
D. Increase the number of seats in the first row to 30 and maintain the
same interval.

18. You are a marathon athlete and you will be competing in the national level
5 months from now. Your coach told you to start running 5 kilometers for
the first week and increase by 4 more kilometers for each of the following
weeks for 12 weeks. On the 7th, 9th, and 11th weeks, you failed to continue
the pattern. What will you suggest to your coach in order to avoid this kind
of situation?
A. Propose a new program which is attainable.
B. Tell him to accompany you during practice.
C. Think of another strategy in order to advance with the athletes
without undergoing a rigorous practice.
D. Tell him to search for a vitamin which will boost your performance
so that you will not be spending many days for practice.

19. You are running a successful business. Because of this, your sister would
also like to open her own business too. She is seeking for advice from you
 on the standards she needs to consider in maximizing her sales. Which of
the following standards will you suggest?
A. Feasibility, Location, Nature of consumers
B. Feasibility, Location, Aesthetic Appearance of the store
C. Practicality of the price, Nature of consumers, location
D. Feasibility, Practicality of the price, Mathematical Formula

20. You are a finance consultant. A neophyte businesswoman seeks your

advice on the mathematical formula that she will use in order to maximize
her sales. In which of the following sequences will you derive the formula?
A. Arithmetic
B. Fibonacci
C. Geometric
D. Harmonic
LESSON 1: ARITHMETIC SEQUENCE AND SERIES

Have you been to a theater in your school or in a mall? What have

you noticed about the way the seats are arranged? How are the
arrangements determined? Is it possible to use mathematical tools to
make the work faster and easier? Let us begin this lesson by looking
at the problem presented below.

ACTIVITY 1. What’s Next!

There are 20 seats in the front row of a theater. Each successive row contains
two more seats than the previous row. If there are 18 rows, how many seats
are there in the last row of the theater?

1. What pattern do the seats of the theater make?

2. How can you find the number of seats in the succeeding rows?
 3. How many seats are there in next 4 rows?

4. Can you expect this pattern to continue infinitely? Explain.

5. How can outcomes of certain real life problems be predicted?

ACTIVITY 2. Anticipation-Reaction Guide

Write your response for each statement in the Before Lesson Column only.
Write A you if you agree with the statement.
Write B you if you disagree with the statement.

Before Statements After Lesson

Lesson
1. A pattern is formed when a set of shapes,
numbers or designs are repeated over
and over again.
2. To complete a continuing pattern,
identify the pattern rule.
3. A sequence is arithmetic when it has a
common ratio.
4. To continue an continuing pattern,
determine the pattern rule.
5. A sequence is finite when the pattern will
not continue.
6. Real-life patterns such as in money,
sports, etc. can continue infinitely.
7. To get the nth term of an arithmetic
sequence, use the formula
an  a 1   n  1 d .
 a1  an 
8. Use the formula s  n to get
the n
2
sum of an arithmetic series when the
End of EXPLORE:
You gave your initial answers to the questions and statements given
above.
Let’s find out how others would answer the above and compare their
ideas to our own. As you compare, you will find out if your ideas are
in line with the standard. You will also learn other concepts which will
help you complete a required project found at the end. This project is
about making an educational poster.

Your goal in this section is to learn and understand key concepts of

arithmetic sequence, mean, and series. You will also apply these
concepts in solving real-life problems.

GENERATING PATTERNS

ACTIVITY 3. Patterns in Numbers and Shapes

You will watch a video that will explain pattern rules, number patterns and
symmetrical patterns. Read first the Process Questions before watching it. Do
not forget to take down notes in EverNote or in your notebook. Click
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HzXapUeL5Y to watch the video now.
Process Questions:
1. How are the designs from around the world formed?
2. How are patterns formed?
3. Where can we see patterns?
4. How will you complete a shape or a number pattern?

Post your answers to these questions in the Discussion Forum.

Sum-up what you have learned by completing the following statements.

A pattern is formed when

.

To complete a continuing pattern, just identify the .

ACTIVITY 4. Patterns are Everywhere

Go to www.pinterest.com . Create your own account. Select pictures that

show patterns and Pint them. Then think of day-to-day patterns in natural
phenomenon that you have observed and experienced. Take pictures of
them. Post it in Pinterest. Make sure to add a caption describing the pattern
before posting them.

Process
Question:

How can outcomes of certain real life problems be

predicted?

You have just learned that patterns can be seen in numbers,

shapes, and in nature. In the next lessons, you will be learning
the types of sequences. As you learn each, try to compare the
pattern in generating the numbers in each type of sequence.

Defining a Sequence

ACTIVITY 5. What is a sequence?

You will watch a video defining a sequence and its types. Take note of the process
questions before watching it. Click the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-rc5mTDt9E to watch the video.
Process Questions:

1. When is a list of numbers called a sequence?

2. When is a sequence finite or infinite?
3. In what ways can you express a sequence?
4. When is a sequence arithmetic? Explain.

Post your answers to these questions in the Discussion Forum.

Sum-up what you have learned by completing the following statements.

A sequence is .

A sequence is finite when .

It is infinite when .

A sequence can be expressed using a or a .

A sequence is arithmetic when .

Arithmetic Sequence

ACTIVITY 6. Arithmetic or not?

Watch videos from

1. http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/sequences-
series/arithmetic/arithmetic-sequences/arithmetic-sequence-
definition
2. http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/lesson_videos/alg2/player.html?
co ntentSrc=6498/6498.xml
Then complete the Frayer Model below.

Definition
Facts/Characteristics

Arithmetic
Examples Non-
Sequence
examples

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. How did you determine the examples and non-examples of an
arithmetic sequence?

2. How will you know that a given sequence is arithmetic or not?

ACTIVITY 7. Skills Practice in Identifying Arithmetic Sequences

Tell whether each sequence is arithmetic or not. If it is arithmetic check on the

Yes column then give the common difference; if it is not, check the No column.
Sequence Yes No Common
difference
1.12, 16, 20, 24,. ..
2. 35, 32, 29, 26, …
3. 40, 45, 50, 55, …
4. -3, -23, -43, -63, ...
5. 4, 9, 13, 17, …
6. -34, -64, -94, -124, …
7. -3-, -40, -50, -60, …
8. -8, -3, 1, 4, …
 9. -7, -9, -11, -13, …
10. 9, 14, 19, 24, ...

Process Questions:
1. How many items were correctly answered?
2. Did you encounter any difficulty in identifying which is arithmetic and which
is not? If yes, why? If no, why?
Post your answers to these questions in the Discussion Forum. If it
happens that your score is lower than 7, you may ask any of your classmates
for help.

Answer Key
Sequence Yes No Common
difference
1.12, 16, 20, 24,. .. / 4
2. 35, 32, 29, 26, … / -3
3. 40, 45, 50, 55, … / 5
4. -3, -23, -43, -63, ... / -20
5. 4, 9, 13, 17, … /
6. -34, -64, -94, -124, … / -30
7. -3-, -40, -50, -60, … / -10
8. -8, -3, 1, 4, … /
9. -7, -9, -11, -13, … / -2
10. 9, 14, 19, 24, ... / 5

ACTIVITY 8. Finding the terms of an arithmetic sequence

In this activity, you will be taught how to find the next terms in a sequence; how
the formula for the nth term is derived; how to determine the nth term of a
sequence using the formula; and how to determine the missing term/s. Just
click on the videos below.
After watching each video, complete each statement found in every box to sum-
up what you have learned. Do not forget to take down notes in your Evernote
or notebook.
 1. Finding the next term
http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/sequences-series/arithmetic/arithmetic-
sequences/sequence-next-terms-example
To get the next term of an arithmetic sequence,
.
of an arithmetic sequence,

2. Formula for the nth term and Finding the nth Term of a Sequence
a. http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/sequences-
series/arithmetic/arithmetic-sequences/arithmetic-sequence-
definition
b. http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/sequences-
series/arithmetic/arithmetic-sequences/sequence-nth-term-
example
c. http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/lesson_videos/alg2/player.html?
co ntentSrc=7224/7224.xml

To determine the nth term of an arithmetic sequence, use the

formula where an is the ; a1 is the
;n is the ; and d is the .
To determine the nth term of an arithmetic sequence, use the
formula where an is the ; a1 is the
;n is the ; and d is the .

3. Finding the Missing term/s in the Arithmetic Sequence

a. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM4bsgEh7p4
b. http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/lesson_videos/alg2/player.html?
co ntentSrc=7225/7225.xml

To determine the missing term/s of an arithmetic sequence given its first and last
terms, determine the by using the formula

and substitute the first and last terms to it. After finding
the ,add it to the first term to get the second term, add the
to the second term to get the third term and so on to To

Process Questions:

1. How will you determine the next term of an arithmetic sequence?

2. How will you determine the nth term of an arithmetic sequence?
3. How will you determine the in between missing terms of an
arithmetic sequence if the given are its first and last terms?
Post your answers to these questions in the Discussion Forum and compare your
answer to your classmates’ and do not hesitate to ask them if their answers are
different from yours.

From the ideas you have shared and have gained from your classmates,
complete each statement as an evidence of mastering the skill in determining
the next term/s, the missing term/s, and the nth term of an arithmetic
sequence. Click SAVE if you completed each statement. Then view the
Answer Key to check whether your answers were correct or
not.
 To get the next term of an arithmetic sequence,
.

 To determine the nth term of an arithmetic sequence, use

the formula
From where
Answer Key.ideas you have shared and have gained from your classmates,
the
a
completen iseach
the _____________;
statement as an evidence of mastering the skill in determining
a 1 is the _____________;
the next term/s and the nth term of an arithmetic sequence.
n is the _____________; and
 dToisget
thethe
_____________.
next term of an arithmetic sequence, determine the
common difference and add it to the number before it.
 To
 determine the
To determine the nth
missing
term term/s of an arithmetic
of an arithmetic sequence
sequence, use thegiven its first and
formula
last terms, determine the ___________________ by using the formula
an  a 1   n  1 dsubstitute
_____________and , the first and last terms to it. After finding the
where
___________________, add it to the first term to get the second term, add the
___________________
an is the nth term; to the second term to get the third term and so on to
complete the sequence.
a1 is the first term;
n is the number of terms; and
d is the common difference.
 To determine the missing term/s of an arithmetic sequence given its first and
last terms, find the common difference by using the formula an  a 1  n 
1 d and
substitute the first and last terms to it. After finding the common difference,
add it to the first term to get the second term, add the common difference
the second term to get the third term and so on to complete the sequence.

ACTIVITY 9. Skills Practice Using an Interactive Website

Click on the link

http://go.hrw.com/math/midma/gradecontent/loadlesson.html?course=c3&c
hapter=12&lesson=1&SE=1&sz_audio=1&calc=1&state=xx&actCourse=4to
practice your skills in: identifying whether a given sequence is arithmetic or not;
determining the common difference; determining the missing term in a
sequence; determine the nth term; solving real-life problem. Click to your chosen
answer then click Select your answer button

If you find it difficult to answer the problem, click the See Example button to view
a tutorial on how to answer it.

Skills Readiness Check: Reflect on the level of your performance for this lesson.

Check the first column if you need more practice or you are now ready to move
on to the next activity.

I Need more practice I am ready to move on to the next activity

(if most of your answers in (if you have answered all the items
the interactive quiz were correctly
wrong) or have committed only one or two
wrong answers)

Answer the next interactive quiz at You may proceed to the next activity.
http://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-
1/arithmetic-sequences .

Process Questions:
1. How did you find the activity?
2. Did you encounter any difficulty? If yes, what did you do in order
to surpass it?
Post your answers to these questions in the Discussion Forum.

Make a summary of the steps that you have used to answer all the items
correctly by completing each statement below.

 A sequence is arithmetic
when .

 To get the common difference of an arithmetic sequence,

.

 To determine the nth term of an arithmetic sequence, use the formula

.

 To determine the missing term/s of an arithmetic sequence given its first

and last terms,

Answer Key
 Make a summary of the steps that you have used to answer all the items
correctly by completing each statement below.

 A sequence is arithmetic when the terms have a common difference.

 To get the common difference of an arithmetic sequence, subtract the term

from the number preceding it/before it.

 To determine the nth term of an arithmetic sequence, use the formula

an  a 1   n  1 d

 To determine the missing term/s of an arithmetic sequence given its first and
last terms, find the common difference by using the formula an  a 1   n
 1 d
and substitute the first and last terms to it. After finding the common
difference, add it to the first term to get the second term, add the common
difference the second term to get the third term and so on to complete the
sequence.

ACTIVITY 10. Graphing Arithmetic Sequence: An Investigation

Solve the problem below, complete the table and graph

it.
Auntie Sally sells brownies for 15 pesos each. For every brownies sold, an
additional of 15 pesos is added to the income. If she sells 50 pieces of brownies,
how much money will she have at the end of the day?

x y
(Number of (Income)
Brownies)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Process Questions:

1. What is the resulting graph?

2. What kind of function is an arithmetic sequence?

3. Write the equation that represents Auntie Sally’s income. Can you also
write it as a formula of an arithmetic sequence an = a1 + (n – 1) d? If so,
then write its equivalent equation.

4. How will you relate the slope of the line to the common difference of an
arithmetic sequence?

5. How can outcomes of certain real life problems be predicted?

Conclusion:

An arithmetic sequence is a function in which the term is the

independent variable (x), the term is the dependent variable (y), and the is
the slope.

Answer Key:

Sum-up the things you have found out in the investigation by competing
each statement below.

An arithmetic sequence is a linear function in which the term n is the

independent variable (x), the term an is the dependent variable (y), and the
common difference
(d) is the slope.
Sum-up the things you have found out in the investigation by competing
each statement below.
 x y
(Number
of Income
Brownies)
1 15
2 30
3 45
4 60
5 75
6 90
7 105
8 120
9 135
10 150

ACTIVITY 11. Revisiting Activity 1: What’s Next!

Revisit your answers to this problem, and revise those answers which you think is
incorrect.

There are 20 seats in the front row of a theater. Each successive row contains
two more seats than the previous row. If there are 18 rows, how many seats
are there in the last row of the theater?
 1. What pattern do the seats of the theater make?

2. How can you find the number of seats in the succeeding rows?

3. How many seats are there in next 4 rows?

4. Can you expect this pattern to continue infinitely? Explain.

5. How can outcomes of certain real life problems be predicted?

ACTIVITY 12. I can solve more real-world problems

1. Kelly is saving her money to buy a car. She has Php 50 000, and she
plans to save Php 3 750 per week from her job as a call center manager.
a. How much will Kelly have saved after 8 weeks?

b. If the car’s down payment costs Php 270 000, how long will it take her
to save money at this rate?

2. There are 28 seats in the front row of a theater. Each successive row
contains two more seats than the previous row. If there are 24 rows, how
many seats are there in the last row?

3. Mario began an exercise program to get back in shape. He plans to row 5

minutes on his rowing machine the first day and increase his rowing time
by one minute and thirty seconds each day.
a. How long will he row on the 18th day?

b. On what day will Mari first row an hour and more?

Process Questions:
1. How are the answers to each problem solved?
 2. Will the patterns of the above problems continue indefinitely? Explain.
3. How can outcomes of certain real life problems be predicted?

Answer Key:
1. a. 30 000
b. 9 weeks
2. 74
3. a. 30 minutes and 30 seconds
b. on the 38th day
c. No. It is unreasonable because there are only so many hours in the day that
can be dedicated to rowing.

Harmonic Sequence

Another sequence which is similar to an arithmetic sequence is

the harmonic sequence. Find out how they differ and similar
from each other.

ACTIVITY 13. Identifying A Harmonic Sequence

Watch a video from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR8Ao y8fsvc . This

video will teach you how to identify harmonic sequence, solve for its missing
and nth term/s. Do not forget to take down notes and write everything you have
learned in the box below.

I”ve learned that …

ACTIVITY 14. Skills Practice

Download a pdf worksheet from

http://lhsblogs.typepad.com/files/am3-harmonic_fibonac ci-ws.pdf and answer
items 1-6 only.

Pass your output to your teacher on your next face-to-face meeting.

Arithmetic Series

You have just learned how arithmetic sequences can help us

predict outcomes in some real-life problems. You have also
compared arithmetic sequence to that of a harmonic sequence. In
the next part of the lesson, you will learn about arithmetic series
and its application. How do arithmetic series differ from arithmetic
sequence? Find the answer to this question by doing the next set
of activities.

ACTIVITY 15. Gauss's Problem and Arithmetic Series

Click on the given link

below.
http://coolmath.com/algebra/19-sequence s-series/06-gauss-problem-arithmetic-
series-01.htm
This 7-page
article
1. tells the story of young Karl Friedrich Gauss who astonishingly got the
sum of the numbers from 1 to 100 in few seconds only;
2. shows Karl’s technique in getting the sum of numbers 1 to 100;
3. explains how the formula for the sum of arithmetic series is derived;
4. allows you to practice getting the sum of a given sequence.

Process Questions:
1. What was young Karl’s trick in getting the sum of the numbers 1 to 100?
2. What formula can be derived from his trick?
3. By applying his trick and the formula, were you able to get the sum of a
sequence in a lesser time?
4. What is your insight in this activity?

Post your answers to these questions in the Discussion Forum and discuss with
your classmates. After discussing with your classmates, fill-in the box below of
the ideas you have learned from the given pages and have gained from your
classmates.
 I’ve learned that…..

ACTIVITY 16. What is an arithmetic series?

Watch the following videos to learn the concepts of series and arithmetic series:
1. http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/sequences-series/series-
definition.php defining a series

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj1JZIdIwwo shows how to find the

sum of an arithmetic series

3. http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/lesson_videos/alg2/player.html?
co ntentSrc=7227/7227.xml another way using only the first formula

Process Questions:
1. What is the difference between a sequence and a series?
2. When is a series definite and infinite?
 a1  n 2a   n  1 d
3. When will you use the formula and s  1
an  n in
2
sn  n
2
finding the nth partial sum of an arithmetic series?
Post your answers to these questions in the Discussion Forum and compare your
answer to your classmates’ and do not hesitate to ask them if their answers are
different form yours.
 From the ideas you have shared and have gained from your classmates,
complete each statement.

A sequence while a series is the

is
.

A series is definite if . It is infinite if

.

 a1  an 
Use the sn  n when
formula 2
n  2a1   n  1 d
and use the when .
sn 
formula 2

ACTIVITY 17. Solving Real-life Problems using Arithmetic Sequence

and Series

Watch a video from

http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/lesson_videos/alg2/player.html?contentS
rc=7228/7228.xml as sample problem. This video will show you how to solve
problems applying both arithmetic sequence and series. Then revisit Activity No.
1 ‘s “What’s next!” and answer the specified problem.

There are 20 seats in the front row of a theater. Each successive row
contains two more seats than the previous row. If there are 18 rows, what
is the total number of seats?
 There are a total of seats.

Process Question:
1. How did you solve for the answer?
2. How can outcomes of certain real life problems be predicted?

Answer
Key:
There are a total of 666 seats.
Skills Check
Check the level of your skills that you have already learned and
mastered.
Skill Advanced Proficient Progressing Beginning
I know how to
determine whether a
sequence is arithmetic
I know how to determine
the common difference
of an arithmetic
I know how to solve for
the unknown term in
an arithmetic sequence
I know how to solve for
the sum of an
arithmetic series.
I know how to solve real-
life problems involving
arithmetic sequence and
series

If you are still in the Beginning and Progressing Level, do not hesitate
to ask assistance from any person who is knowledgeable of the
lesson or seek the help of your teacher in your next face-to-face
meeting. You may also post your questions in the discussion room.
Reflect on the reasons why you succeeded or still have problems in
learning the lesson. Fill-up the box below.

Fill up the appropriate box below.

Reasons why I suceeded in learning Arithmetic Sequence and Series

Reasons why I had problems in learning Arithmetic Sequence and Series

Resolution: What will I do in order to master the skills?

END OF FIRM-UP:
In this section, the discussion was about arithmetic sequences and
series. Here, you were asked to determine the missing term/s, the nth
term, and the sum of the indicated arithmetic series. You also solve
real-life problems which calls for arithmetic sequence ad series as a
means of solving it.
Go back to the previous section and compare your initial ideas with
the discussion. How much of your initial ideas are found in the
discussion? Which ideas are different and need revision?
Now that you know the important ideas about this topic, let’s go
deeper by moving on to the next section.

Your goal in this section is to relate arithmetic sequences and series to

real-life problems or situations. Before proceeding to the next section,
consider the following questions: How can outcomes of certain real
life problems be predicted?
Let us do the next activity to find out how.

ACTIVITY 18. Error Analysis

1. Claire wrote the first 3 terms of an arithmetic sequence: 3, 6, 9,…

When she asked Robert to extend the sequence to the first 10 terms, he
wrote: 3,6,9,3,6,9,3,6,9,3,…
a. Is Robert correct? Explain.

b. What fact did Robert ignore when he extended the sequence?

c. What is the correct sequence?

2. Joseph and Jean are determining the formula for the nth term for the
sequence -11, -2, 7, 16,… . Is either of them correct? Explain.

Joseph Jean
d =16-7 or 9, a1 =- d =16-7 or 9, a1 =-11
11 an = -11 + (n – 1)9 an = 9n - 11
= 9n - 20
 My Answer:

ACTIVITY 19. Extra Challenge!

Download a pdf from

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzdsQ0MvngT0ZmE1ODJkMmEtMDI2My00
MThmLThiZDMtNjMzMmE1YWQ4MmQz/edit?authkey=CPn-
2egB&ddrp=1&hl=en . Print a copy of this file and answer all the items.
Process Questions:
1. How did you find the activity?
2. What concepts did you apply in order to answer all items?
3. How can outcomes of certain real life problems be predicted?
Pass your answers to your teacher in your next face-to-face meeting. Then post
your answers to the process questions in the Discussion Forum.

ACTIVITY 20. Test of Understanding

Instruction: In the previous section, we looked at different problems about arithmetic

sequence and series. Let’s put together in the table below our answers to the
essential question that we asked for each problem.
Essential PROBLEM 1: PROBLEM 2: PROBLEM 3:
Question Seating Capacity Arrangement Financial Literacy

How can A new football Students created a Daniela borrowed

outcomes stadium is to be built. trapezoid from the some money from her
of certain The bottom row will cans they had parents. She agreed
real life have collected for the food to pay Php 2000 at
problems 250 seats, and each bank. There were 10 the end of the first
be row above the bottom rows in the trapezoid. month and Php 500
predicted row will have 40 seats The bottom row had more for each
? more than the row in 100 cans. The 10th additional month for
front of it. The design row has 136 cans. 12 months. How
calls for 30 rows. much does she pay in
 many seats will there How many cans
in the 30th row? were in the 8th row?
The problem was
The problem was The problem was solved using …
solved using … solved using …

Process Questions:
1. Look at your answers to the essential question in the above table. What
do all the answers have in common?
2. When will you know if a problem calls for the application of an arithmetic
sequence, an arithmetic series, or the application of both?
3. Complete the following statement and support your answer with the
examples from the above problems.

Outcomes of certain real life problems can be predicted …

Supporting reasons and examples:

ACTIVITY 21. Revisiting Activity No. 2: A/R Guide

Go back to Activity No.2 and answer the After Lesson Column.

Write A you if you agree with the statement
Write B you if you disagree with the statement
Before Statements After Lesson
Lesson
A pattern is formed when a set of shapes,
numbers or designs are repeated over and
over again.
1. To complete a continuing pattern,
identify the pattern rule.
2. A sequence is arithmetic when it has a
common ratio.
3. To continue an continuing pattern,
determine the pattern rule.
4. A sequence is finite when the pattern
will not continue.
5. Real-life patterns such as in money,
sports, etc. can continue infinitely.
 6. To get the nth term of an arithmetic
sequence, use the formula
an  a 1   n  1 d .
a1  an 
7. Use the formula s  n to get
the n
2
sum of an arithmetic series when the

ACTIVITY 22. Synthesis Journal

Complete the table

below. Synthesis Journal
Lesson What I did. What I learned. How I can use
it
Arithmetic Sequence

Arithmetic Series

End of DEEPEN:
In this section, the discussion was about the real world use of the
arithmetic sequences and series.

What new realizations do you have about the topic? What new
connections have you made for yourself? What helped you make these
connections?

Now that you have a deeper understanding of the topic, you are ready
to do the tasks in the next section.
 Your goal in this section is apply your learning to real life situations.
You will be given a practical task which will demonstrate your
understanding.

ACTIVITY 23. Arithmetic Sequence in the Real-World

1. Describe a real-life situation that can be represented by an arithmetic

sequence with a common difference of
a. 8

b. 12

c. 20

Process
Question: How can outcomes of certain real life problems be

predicted?

End of
TRANSFER:
You have just completed lesson 1. As you proceed to the next lesson, you will
be given the chance to learn more kinds of sequences that can help you predict
the outcomes of some real life problems.
LESSON NO. 2: GEOMETRIC SEQUENCE AND SERIES

In the previous lesson, you learned how arithmetic sequences and

series can help you predict outcomes of certain real life problems. In
this section, you will be able to discover a new sequence and series
that you can use to help predict the outcomes of more real life
problems. Be reminded to take each activity seriously. Make a
conscious effort to highlight the new concepts that you will be learning.

Let us begin this lesson by reading a short story about a king in

India who loved to play games. Discover how this story led to the
invention of a very popular game which most students today find
challenging and mentally engaging.

ACTIVITY 1. The Math In Chess

Hundreds and hundreds of years ago, there was a King in India who loved
to play games. But he had gotten bored of the games that were present at the
time and wanted a new game that was much more challenging. He
commissioned a poor mathematician who lived in his kingdom to come up with a
new game.

After months of struggling with all kinds of ideas, the mathematician came
up with the game of Chaturanga. The game had two armies each led by a King
who commanded the army to defeat the other by capturing the enemy King. It
was played on a simple 8×8 square board. The King loved this game so much
that he offered to give the poor mathematician anything he wished for. "I would
like one grain of rice for the first square of the board, two grains for the second,
four grains for the third and so on doubled for each of the 64 squares of the
game board." said the mathematician.

"Is that all? Why don't you ask for gold or silver coins instead of rice
grains?,"asked the King. "The rice is sufficient for me," replied the
mathematician. The King ordered his staff to lay down the grains of rice and soon
learned that all the wealth in his kingdom would not be enough to buy because
the amount of rice was exhausted before the 30th square was reached. You
have provided me with such a great game and yet I cannot fulfill your simple
wish. You are indeed a
genius!" said the King and offered to make the mathematician his top most adviser
then.

Are you wondering to know exactly how many grains of rice would be
needed on the 64th square and what is the number of rice grains would be
needed for all 64 squares? Let us try to discover the answer by doing the next
activity.

http://tugba.ozcan.bilkent.edu.tr/ozcan_geometric%20sequences

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. Complete the table below:

First Secon Third Fourth Fifth Sixth

Square d Square Square Square Square
1

2. Find the ratio between two consecutive terms.

3. What kind of relationship did you find between the ratios?

 4. How can you find a way to find the number of grains inside the 20th
square?

5. How can one find a way to solve for the sum of the terms in the first
twenty squares?

The story and the activity show you one of the many situations where we
can encounter sequences in real-life. As you go through all the activities
in this module, think of this question: How can the outcomes of certain
real life problems be predicted?

ACTIVITY 2. IRF Sheet

Let’s begin by answering the “I” portion of the IRF Worksheet that you see
below. Fill it up by writing your initial answer to the topical focus question. Click
the save button after typing your answer.

IRF Worksheet
Initial
Answer

Revised Answer

Final Answer

ACTIVITY NO.Well, those are Check

3: Windshield your thoughts and ideas about our lesson. Before you
proceed with the next activity, let us first find out whether the focus
question is clear to you by doing some windshield check in the next

Developed by the Private Education Assistance Committee 35

activity.
This formative assessment will check on your own understanding as far as the
focus question is concerned. Using the analogy of a windshield, you will now
decide which of the following best describes what your understanding of the
focus question.

How many bugs do you have on your windshield? What is making it hard
to see clearly?

CLEAR = I get it! I thoroughly understand the concept.

BUGGY = I understand it for the most part, but a few things are still
unclear.
MUDDY = I don’t get it at all.

After making an assessment, write a short description for your choice and
email your response to your teacher.

END OF
EXPLORE:
You just tried finding out how sequences and series can be used to
model and solve real-life problems. It is now time to learn more about
geometric sequences and series. What you will learn in the next
sections will also enable you to do the final project which involves
looking at real-life situations that involve decision making and coming
up with sound recommendations.

Your goal in this section is to learn and understand key concepts of

geometric sequences and series. You will learn the important skills
that are necessary in order to understand the succeeding lessons in
this module. It is advised that for every new term that you encounter,
be sure to define it in your own words aside from the definitions
presented to you.

We will start by doing the next activity.

ACTIVITY 3. What’s Up Geometric?

In this activity, you will try to find out what a geometric sequence is. As
you read the article, try to highlight the important words that you encounter. If you
do not know the meaning of these words, try looking for the meaning in the
dictionary. Click on the link to read the article entitled, “Geometric
Sequences:”
https://share.ehs.uen.org/sites/default/files/Unit06Lesson03_0.pdf. Please read
only the first five pages of the article.

After reading the article, complete the Frayer’s model below:

Definition Facts/Characteristics

Geometric
Examples Sequence Non-examples

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. How did you come up with the list of facts and characteristics of the
geometric sequence?

2. Do all the examples that you have given have all the essential
characteristics?

3. How did you come up with the non-examples? Why do you consider
these as non-examples? Support your answer.

4. How did the listing down of non-examples help you understand fully
the concept?
ACTIVITY 4. The Big Difference

In the previous lesson, you learned what arithmetic sequences are. In this
activity, you will now be asked to read an article entitled “Comparison of
Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences.”

Please bear in mind the following reminders are you read the article:

1. If there are words which are unfamiliar to you, look for the meaning
in the dictionary.
2. While you pay attention on the differences between the
two sequences, try to find some similarities as well.

Click on the link below to be able to read the

article:https://share.ehs.uen.org/sites/default/files/Unit06Lesson04_0.pdf

Now that you have finished reading the article, let us find out if you are
able to complete the Venn Diagram below completely.

Arithmetic Geometri
Sequence c
Sequence

After completing the Venn diagram, complete the following statements

below:
 1. An arithmetic sequence and a geometric sequence are similar because
they both
.
2. They are different because

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. What were presented in the article to help you compare the two
sequences?

2. If you looked at only numbers, can you easily detect the difference?
Why? Why not?

3. When you were asked to use formulas, were you able to see the
differences easily? Why? Why not?

4. Did the graphs help you visualize the difference between the two? How?

5. Which among the three methods presented in the article help you
contrast the two sequences? Why?
ACTIVITY NO. 6: Can You Tell?
After finding out the difference between arithmetic and geometric
sequences, you will now be asked to watch a video that will help you fully
understand how to determine whether the sequence is arithmetic or geometric.
Click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri767qbKLc4.

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. How does one distinguish an arithmetic sequence from a geometric
sequence?

2. How did the video help you fully understand the difference between the
two?

3. Can you find another way to make the distinction apart from the one
presented in the video? Explain the process.

ACTIVITY 5. Magic List Of Terms

As you go through the lesson, it is important that you gain correct

understanding of the terms that you will be needing as the lesson progresses.
Try completing the table below by defining some of the terms in the first column
and try to use each term in a meaningful sentence.

Terms Own definition Sentence

1. sequence
2. common ratio
3. recursive formula
4. term
5. general formula
ACTIVITY 6. 3-2-1 Chart

After reading the two articles, let us see if you can summarize your
insights using the journal below. In this activity, you will be asked to complete
the 3-2-1 Chart regarding the special products that you have discovered.

3-2-1 Chart
Three things you found out:
1.

2.

3.

Two interesting things:

1.

2.

One question I still have:

1.

Please email your question to your teacher so the needed clarification will
be addressed.

ACTIVITY 7. The Search Is On

Now that you have learned what a geometric sequence is, it is now time to
find out how the terms of a geometric sequence are derived. By clicking this link,
http://web.psjaisd.us/auston.cron/ABCronPortal/.../ppt/lat04_1103.ppt, you will be able
to view the Powerpoint presentation below that will help you understand how to
find the terms of a geometric sequence.

FINDING THE nth TERM OF A

Example 1 GEOMETRIC SEQUENCE

Use the formula for the nth term of a

geometric sequence to answer the first
nth Term of a Geometric question posed at the beginning of this
Sequence section. How much will be earned on day
In a geometric sequence with first 20 if daily wages follow the sequence 1, 2,
term a1 and common ratio r, the nth 4, 8, 16,…cents?
term, an, is given by Solution
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7.3 - 9
 FINDING TERMS OF A GEOMETRIC
FINDING TERMS OF A GEOMETRIC Example 3
Example 2 SEQUENCE
SEQUENCE

Find a5 and an for the geometric sequence 4, 12, 36, 108,…. Find r and a1 for the geometric sequence with third term 20 and
sixth term 160.
Solution
The first term, a1, is 4. Find r by choosing any term after the first Solution
and dividing it by the preceding term. Use the formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence.
For example, 36
For n = 3, a3 = a1r2 = 20.
r  3.
12
51
a  4 g(3) 4 
5
g3
4
324 For n = 6, a6 = a1r5 = 160.
n1
By the formula, a  4 g(3) .
n
FINDING TERMS OF A GEOMETRIC
Example 3
7.3 - 10
SEQUENCE 7.3 - 10
7.3 - 11

Find r and a1 for the geometric sequence with third term 20 and FINDING TERMS OF A GEOMETRIC
Example 3 7.3 - 11

sixth term 160. SEQUENCE

Solution Find r and a1 for the geometric sequence with third term 20
and sixth term 160.
Since a r 2  20, 20 Solution

a
1
.
2
1 1
r2 Since a r  20, and r  2,
Substitute this value for a1 in the second equation.
a1r 5  3
20r  160 Quotient rule for
a (2)
2
 Substitute.
exponents 1
20  5
160 r  8
3
Divide by 20. 20
 r  160 4a1  20
  r r 2
2 Take cube roots.
Substitute. a1  5. Divide by 4.

7.3 - 12 7.3 - 12

7.3 - 13
7.3 - 13

Example 4 MODELING A POPULATION OF FRUIT FLIES

MODELING A
Example 4 POPULATION OF
FRUIT FLIES
A population of fruit flies is growing in such a way that each Solution
generation is Write the population of each generation
1.5 times as large as the last generation. Suppose there as a geometric sequence with a1 as the
were 100 insects in the first generation. How many would first-generation population, a2, the
there be in the fourth generation? second-generation population, and so on.
Then the fourth-generation population is
a4. Using the formula for an, with n = 4, r =
1.5, and a1 = 100, gives

a4  a1 r 3  100(1.5)3  100(3.375)  337.5.

In the fourth generation, the population

will number about 338 insects
7.3 - 15

7.3 - 14
PROCESS QUESTIONS:
How do you find the nth term of a geometric sequence?

How do you think was the formula arrived at?

Is the formula presented applicable to the examples presented? How?

4. How can the outcomes of certain real life problems be predicted?

ACTIVITY 8. Skill Builder

After learning preliminary concepts on geometric sequences, it is now time to help you build your skills. In this
activity, you will answer a worksheet that contains important skills that you need to practice.

Determine if the sequence is geometric. If it is, find the common ratio.

1) −1, 6, −36, 216,...
2) −1, 1, 4, 8,...
3) 4, 16, 36, 64, ...
4) −3, −15, −75, −375, ...
5) −2, −4, −8, −16, ...
6) 1, −5, 25, −125, ...

Given the explicit formula for a geometric sequence find the first five terms and the 8th term.
7)

8)
9)

10)

Given the recursive formula for a geometric sequence find the common ratio, the first five terms, and the explicit
formula.

11)

12)

13)

14)

Given the first term and the common ratio of a geometric sequence find the first five terms and the explicit formula.

15) a1 =0.8, r =−5

16) a1 =1, r =2

Given the first term and the common ratio of a geometric sequence find the recursive formula and the three terms in
the sequence after the last one given.

17) a1 − ,r
18) a1 ,r
19) a1 ,r
20) a1 − ,r 4

Given a term in a geometric sequence and the common ratio find the first five terms, the explicit formula, and the
recursive formula.

a4 ,r −
a1 ,r

Given two terms in a geometric sequence find the 8th term and the recursive formula.

23) a4 − and a5 −
24) a5 and a2
a1 − and a5 −
a5 and a3

ANSWER KEY:
Determine if the sequence is geometric. If it is, find the common ratio.
1) −1, 6, −36, 216,... r = -6
−1, 1, 4, 8,... not geometric
4, 16, 36, 64, ... not geometric
4) −3, −15, −75, −375, ...r = 5
5) −2, −4, −8, −16, ... r=2
6) 1, −5, 25, −125, ... r = -5

Given the explicit formula for a geometric sequence find the first five terms and the 8th term.
7) First five terms: 1, 3, 9, 27, 81 a8 = 2187 First five terms: 2, 1/2, 1/8, 1/32,
1/128 a8 = 1/192

First five terms: -2.5, -10, -40, -160, -640a8 = -40960

8)
First five terms: -4, -12, -36, -108, -324 a8 = -8748
9)

10)

Given the recursive formula for a geometric sequence find the common ratio, the first five terms, and the explicit
formula.

11)
Common ratio: 2
First five terms: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 Explicit: an = 2 (2n-1)
Common ratio: -3
First five terms: -3, 9, -27, 81, -243 Explicit: an = -3 (-3)n-1
Common ratio: 5
12) First five terms: 2, 10, 50, 250, 1250 Explicit: an = 2 (5n-1)

13) Common ratio: 3

First five terms: -3, -9, -27, -81, -243 Explicit: an = -3 (3n-1)

14)

Given the first term and the common ratio of a geometric sequence find the first five terms and the explicit formula.
15) a1 =0.8, r =−5 First five terms: 0.8, -4, 20, -100, 500 Explicit: an = 0.8 (-5)n-1

First five terms: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 Explicit: an = 2n-1

16) a1 =1, r =2

Given the first term and the common ratio of a geometric sequence find the recursive formula and the three terms in
the sequence after the last one given.

a1 − ,r
Next three terms: -24, -144, -864 Recursive: an = an-1 (6); a1 = -4

Next three terms: 24, 144, 864 Recursive: an = an-1 (6); a1 = 4

a1 ,r

Next three terms: 12, 72, 432 Recursive: an = an-1 (6); a1 = 2

a1 ,r Next three terms: -16, -64, -256 Recursive: an = an-1 (4); a1 = -4

a1 − ,r 4

Given a term in a geometric sequence and the common ratio find the first five terms, the explicit formula, and the
recursive formula.

a4 ,r −
First five terms: -0.2, 1, -5, 25, -125 Explicit: an = -0.2(-5)n-1
Recursive: an = an-1 (-5); a1 = -0.2

First five terms: 4, 20, 100, 500, 2500 Explicit: an = 4(5)n-1

a1 ,r Recursive: an = an-1 (5); a1 = 4

Given two terms in a geometric sequence find the 8th term and the recursive formula.

a4 − and a5 −
a8 = -3/4
Recursive: an = an-1 (0.5); a1 = -96
 17) a5 and a8 = 49152
a2 Recursive: an = an-1 (4); a1 = 3

25) a1 − and a8 = 32768

a5 − Recursive: an = an-1 (-4); a1 = -2

26) a5 and a8 = 839808

a3 Recursive: an = an-1 (6); a1 = 3

ACTIVITY 9. Muddiest Point

After practicing the different skills, you will now complete the journal
below.

The part of the lesson that I still find confusing is

because .

ACTIVITY 10. Interactive Website

Let us try to see if you have mastered the skill of finding the missing term
in a geometric sequence. Click on this link to do the activity:
http://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1/geometric-sequences

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. How did you find the activity?

2. How many correct answers did you get?

3. What are the problems that you encountered?

ACTIVITY 11. Geometric Series

It is now time to discover what a geometric series is all about. To find out,
kindly read the article found in this website:
http://wwwf.imperial.ac.uk/metric/metric_public/algebra/series/geometric_series.h tml.
Make sure to take note of the significant difference between a geometric
sequence and a geometric series. Also, bear in mind some formulas that are
needed and the purpose of these.

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. What is a geometric series?

2. How is it different from a geometric sequence?

3. What are the two formulas that can be used to solve for geometric
series?

4. What must be the reason why two formulas are provided?

ACTIVITY 12. Finite And Infinite Geometric Series

A geometric series can be finite or infinite. It is now time to find out the
difference between the two by watching two videos through this link:
VIDEO 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ0oVPoEm60&list=PL8880 EEBC26894DF4
&index=100
VIDEO 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIYc8TYxbY8&index=101&list=PL8880EEBC2
6894DF4
Now that you have finished viewing the videos, let us find out if you are able to
complete the Venn Diagram below completely.

Finite Infinite
Geometri Geometri
c Series c Series

After completing the Venn diagram, complete the following statements

below:

1. A finite geometric series and an infinite geometric series are similar

because they

2. They are different because

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. What were presented in the videos to help you compare the two ways
of solving for a geometric series?
 2. How do the formulas reveal the difference between the two?

3. When will you know which type to use? How can you tell?

ACTIVITY 13. The Practicality Of Infinity

This activity will help you look at more examples of real life problems that
make use of infinite geometric series. Watch the video through this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T989a fJB0gM.

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. What kind of real life problems were presented in the video?

2. Did the video help you see clearly the use of infinite geometric series?
How?

3. When can the concept of infinite geometric series be used in real life?
Cite specific examples.

ACTIVITY 14. Skill Booster

After finding out the difference between finite and infinite geometric series,
try to visit this link: http://www.shmoop.com/series/word-problem-exercises.html
and find out problems that use one or both types of geometric series. After
reading each problem, try solving it on your own before checking for the answer.

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. How did you find the activity?

2. Can certain problems be solved using only one type of geometric series?
Why?

3. How can you easily distinguish which type to use?

ACTIVITY 15. The Problem With The Ball

In this activity, you will now be asked to look at more examples of

problems that make use of geometric series. Watch the video through this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx2hp_1MTuQ.

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. What kind of problem was presented in the video?

2. Why does the problem make use of geometric series?

 3. What other things did you learn from the video?

4. Did you make use of finite or infinite geometric series? Why?

ACTIVITY 16. Finding Meaning In A Geometric Mean?

Another important concept that you need to learn is the geometric mean.
Find out what this is by watching the video through this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UdGUULKN-E. Be able to note its
differences with the arithmetic mean which you learned in the previous lesson.

PROCESS QUESTIONS:

1. Define a geometric mean.

2. How is it solved?

3. How is it different from an arithmetic mean?

4. Why do you need to learn it?

ACTIVITY 17. Mind Map

After finding out the different concepts which are important in

understanding geometric sequences and series, you are now supposed to put
the concepts that you have learned by creating a mind map of your own. You
will use mindomo.
Click on this link to create your own mind map:
https://www.mindomo.com/signup.htm. After creating the mind map, email it to
your teacher.

PROCESS QUESTIONS:

1. How did you make your mind map?

2. Why did you choose to arrange it the way you did?

3. How did the mind map help you put together all the concepts that you
learned?

4. What did you learn by making the mind map?

ACTIVITY 18. The Nature Of Numbers

After learning geometric sequences and series, it is now time to find out a
new kind of sequence through this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=P0tLbl5LrJ8.

PROCESS QUESTIONS:

1. What is the name of the sequence presented in the video?

2. Can you describe the new sequence that you just found out?
 3. How do you think is this new sequence related with nature?

4. In what way can it be seen in the things we see around us?

ACTIVITY 19. Re-Search

You might be wondering how the sequence got its name. Allow yourself
first to know the man behind this new sequence – Fibonacci. Use the resources
on the Internet to do some research about his life. Use the graphic organizer
below as your guide in doing this activity.
ACTIVITY 20. What's It All About?

To find out more about this sequence, click on this link and watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjSHVDfXHQ4.

PROCESS QUESTIONS:

1. Discuss the Fibonacci sequence.

2. How does one identify Fibonacci numbers?

3. What new things did you find out in the video?

4. What other real life examples make use of the Fibonacci sequence?

ACTIVITY 21. Investigative Mathematics

After finding out what this new sequence is all about, you will now be
asked to do some investigation regarding the Fibonacci sequence. Please do
the activity below.
 Take any Fibonacci number and square it. Next find the product of the
Fibonacci number before and after it. Compare this product with the square of
the number. Copy and complete this table:

Fibonacci Square of Product of Fibonacci

Difference
Number Fibonacci Numbers before and
2 number
4 after 1x3=3 1
3 2x5=...
5
8
13
21
34
55

PROCESS QUESTIONS:

1. What do you notice in the table?

2. Look below to spot a pattern that occurs when the squares of

Fibonacci numbers area added. Copy and complete the
sequence: 12 = 1 x 1
12 + 12 = 1 x 2
12 + 12 + 22 = 2 x 3
12 + 12 + 22 + 32 =........x ......
12 + 12 + 22 + 32 + 52 =........x ......
12 + 12 + 22 + 32 + 52 + ...... =........x ......
12 + 12 + 22 + 32 + 52 + ...... + ...... =........x ......

3. Continue the sequence for the next five sums.

4. What generalization can you make?

 Now, let us look at the problem below and see how the Fibonacci
sequence can be used to analyze real life problems.

Suppose a newly-born pair of rabbits, one male, one female, are put
in a field. Rabbits are able to mate at the age of one month so that at the
end of its second month a female can produce another pair of rabbits.
Suppose that our rabbits never die and that the female always produces
one new pair (one male, one female) every month from the second month
on.
How many pairs of rabbits will there be after six months?

SOLUTION:

1. At the end of the first month, they mate, but there is still one only
1 pair.
2. At the end of the second month the female produces a new pair,
so now there are 2 pairs of rabbits in the field.
3. At the end of the third month, the original female produces a
second pair, making 3 pairs in all in the field.
4. At the end of the fourth month, the original female has produced yet
another new pair, the female born two months ago produces her
first pair also, making 5 pairs.
 At the end of six months, there will be 12 pairs of rabbits.

ACTIVITY 22. Summing It Up (Tabular Comparison)

After learning all the sequences and series, you will now compare the
different sequences that you have learned by completing the table below. Open
Microsoft Word, then copy the table that you see below. Complete the table with
the appropriate information needed. Save your work and send the file to your
teacher.

Sequences Description Formulas Real Life Significant

Examples Notes
Arithmetic

Harmonic

Geometric

Fibonacci
ACTIVITY 23. IRF Revisit

It is now time to complete the “R” portion of the IRF Worksheet that you
see below. Fill it up by writing your revised answer to the topical focus question.
Click the save button after typing your answer.

IRF Worksheet
Initial
Answer

Revised Answer

Final Answer

ACTIVITY 24. Learning Log

After learning the preliminary concepts on geometric sequences and series and
the Fibonacci sequence, write a one paragraph essay on your progress in this
module. What are the things that you need more assistance on?

ACTIVITY 25. Skills Check

Before you proceed with the next part of lesson, let us first determine
whether you have already learned and mastered the different skills listed in
the table below. Check the appropriate column/s.

Skills Learned Mastered

 Illustrating a
geometric sequence
Differentiating a
geometric sequence
from an arithmetic
Differentiating a finite
geometric series from
an infinite geometric
Determining geometric
means and nth terms
of geometric
Finding the sum of
the terms of a given
finite and infinite
geometric series
Illustrating
Fibonacci
Solving problems
involving sequences

If you have clarifications regarding the skills that you think you have not
mastered yet, please do not hesitate to ask help from somebody or from your
teacher. Feel free to post questions in the discussion forum as well.

End of FIRM UP:

In this section, the discussion was about the different sequences that
you can use to predict outcomes of certain real life problems. You
were also given the opportunity to learn how series can facilitate ease
in solving real life problems.

Go back to the previous section and compare your initial ideas with the
discussion. How much of your initial ideas are found in the discussion?
Which ideas are different and need revision? What new learning goal
should you now try to achieve?

Now that you know the important ideas about this topic, let us go
deeper by moving on to the next section.
 Now that you have learned the important skills needed to
understand sequences and series, your goals in this section is to
look at some real-life situations where we can apply the concepts
that you have learned.

In the next three activities, you will now be asked to solve real life
problems that make use of geometric sequences and series. Show the
solution to each problem and complete the statement below.

ACTIVITY 26. The Mathematics In Banking

Suppose that Miguel saves P100 in January and that each amount
thereafter he manages to save one-half more than what he has saved in the
previous month. How much is Miguel’s total savings after 10 months?

The outcome of the real life problem is easily predicted by

.
The choice of the type of series to be used depends on
.

ACTIVITY 27. The Mathematical Economy

A state government decides to stimulate the economy by giving P500 to

every adult. The government assumes that everyone who receives the money
will spend 80% on consumer goods and that the producers of these goods will in
turn reinvest 80% on consumer goods. How much money is generated for
the economy for every P500 that the government provides?
 The outcome of the real life problem is easily predicted by
.
The choice of the type of series to be used depends on
.

ACTIVITY 28. The Music of Math

Julian sees a new band at the concert. He emails a link for the band’s
website to five of his friends. They each forward the link to five of their friends.
The link is forwarded again following the same pattern. What is the total number
of emails sent if there are eight rounds?

The outcome of the real life problem is easily predicted by

.
The choice of the type of series to be used depends on
.
ACTIVITY 29. Putting It All Together

You will now revisit the different situations that you have used to apply the
concepts of geometric sequences and series. What are the common things that
you notice among the various situations presented?

From the various real-life connections presented in the different

activities, I noticed that the situations have the following things in
common:
1.

2.

3.
ACTIVITY 30. Processing

Look at the answers to the statements found after each problem.

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. Were you able to observe a pattern in each problem?

2. How did you come up with each equation?

3. Was there only one way to solve it? If yes, explain. If not, why are
there many ways to solve the problem? Discuss and cite examples.

4. How is each equation useful in solving the problem?

5. If the equations will differ, how do you know which one to use?
Explain.

6. Complete the statements below and support your answer

with examples from the above problems.

The outcome of the real life problem is easily predicted by

.
The choice of the type of series to be used depends on
.
ACTIVITY 31. One More Time

After summing up everything, try solving the problem below. Try to see if
the generalizations that you have made can also be used in the new situation.

Nate has P15000 in credit card debt when he graduated from college.
The balance increased by 2% each month due to interest, and he could only
make payments of P400 per month. Determine the balance after five months.

The outcome of the real life problem is easily predicted by

.
The choice of the type of series to be used depends on
.

End of DEEPEN:
In this section, the discussion was about using the concepts of
geometric sequences and series to be able to solve real-life
problems. Now that you have a deeper understanding of the topic,
you are ready to do the tasks in the next section.
 Your goal in this section is to apply your learning to real life
situations by doing scaffold activities which will help you in the
making of final project. You will be given a practical task which
will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the basic
concepts you have learned in this lesson.

ACTIVITY 32. Scaffold for Transfer 3

Due to the implementation of the K to 12 Program, your school

decided to open a Senior High School that will not only cater to the graduating
students of your Junior High School but also to the other students coming from
nearby schools that will not have Grades 11 and 12. Because of this, the
administration and the Board of Trustees deem it possible to transfer the basic
education unit to a new campus. However, there are financial constraints that
the school needs to deal with.

As the head of the ad hoc committee that is tasked to help the school look
for its needed financial resources, you are tasked to examine the loans offered
by BPI, Banco de Oro and Metrobank. The school intends to borrow
P30,000,000.00 and plans to pay this in five years. Your task is to make a
comparison of the various offers, and come up with recommendations
afterwards. Your recommendations will be presented to the administration and
the Board of Trustees. It will be graded according to the following criteria:
accuracy of representation and computations, practicality of the
recommendation, authenticity of data and applications of sequences.

ACTIVITY 33. THE FINAL TASK

You have now reached the final task for this module. Presented below
are three tasks you can choose from. These tasks will allow you to consider
various situations in real life that make use of the concepts of sequences and
series. You will only choose one task which you prefer to do. The same
standards will be used to assess your work.

TASK 1:
You are working as one of the financial advisers of a leading firm in your
city. A newlywed couple comes to your office and asks you to assist them in
deciding which among the housing loans offered by BPI, Banco de Oro and
Metrobank will allow them to save money and pay off the loan within 15 years.
You are tasked to make a housing loan comparison and come up with
recommendations after wards. Your recommendations will be presented to the
head of your firm and the couple. It will be graded according to the following
criteria: accuracy of representation and computations, practicality of the
recommendation, authenticity of data and applications of sequences.

TASK 2:
You are a manager of a certain rural bank in your province. Since your
bank is new to the community, the owner requested you to come up with
schemes that will entice potential clients to deposit their money in the bank. You
are expected to come up with a brochure that shows the possible schemes that
clients could choose from. Your recommendations will be presented to the head
of your firm and the couple. You work will be graded according to the
following criteria: accuracy of representation and computations, practicality of the
recommendation, authenticity of data and applications of sequences.

TASK 3:
You are a finance officer of a certain advertising company. The Chief
Operating officer wants to know the future salary schemes that the company
could offer to its employees in the next five years following the existing fixed
percentage increase per year. You are expected to come up with a five-year
salary scale scheme for the employees of the company. You work will be graded
according to the following criteria: accuracy of representation and computations,
practicality of the recommendation, authenticity of data and applications of
sequences.

Scoring Rubric

4 3 2 1
Criteria Excellent Proficient Progressing Beginning

Authenticity The data used The data used Some of the Data are not
are authentic are authentic. data used are useful and
of Data and updated. Data are taken not authentic. relevant.
Data are taken from reliable
from reliable resources.
resources.

Accuracy of the Computations Computations Computations Most of the

Computations are accurate and are accurate and are correct but computations
supported with supported with interpretation is and
correct and correct incorrect. interpretations
detailed interpretation are erroneous.
interpretation.
Practicality The The The The
of recommendation recommendation recommendation recommendation
Recommen suggests a bank suggests a bank suggests a bank suggests a bank
dation which offers the which offers a which offers which offers the
 lowest loan reasonable loan bigger loan biggest loan
interest which interest which interest which interest which
will be paid for will be paid for will be paid for will be paid for
15 years. 15 years. 15 years. 15 years.

Application of The formulation The formulation The formulation The formulation

the Concepts of of of of of
Sequences mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical
equation derived equation derived equation derived equation derived
from sequences from sequences from sequences from sequences
and series is and series is and series does and series is
correct with correct. not use the incorrect.
additional model defined
to support it. variables.

ACTIVITY 34. IRF Revisit

It is now time to complete the “F” portion of the IRF Worksheet that you
see below. Fill it up by writing your revised answer to the topical focus question.
Click the save button after typing your answer.

IRF Worksheet
Initial
Answer

Revised Answer

Final Answer
ACTIVITY 35. Reflection on The Performance Task

After doing the final task, look back at your experience as you complete the log
below:

1. What have I learned?

2. How do I feel with what I’ve learned?

3. What can I do with what I’ve learned?

Should you have any clarifications on this lesson, type your question and
email this to the teacher or post it to the discussion forum.

ACTIVITY 36. Synthesis Journal

The unit’s lesson was on .

One key idea was
. This
is important because
.
Another key idea was .
This is also important because
.
In summary, the unit’s lesson

End of TRANSFER:
You have completed this lesson. Before you go to the next
module, you have to answer the following post-assessment.
MODULE: POST-ASSESSMENT

It’s now time to evaluate your learning. Click on the letter of

the answer that you think best answers the question. Your score
will only appear after you answer all items. If you do well, you may
move on to the next module. If your score is not at the expected
level, you have to go back and take the module again.

1. Which is the next term in the sequence 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, . . . ?

A. 19
B. 21
C. 23
D. 25

2. Which of the following sequences is NOT arithmetic?

A. 2, 6, 10, 14, ...

B. –60, –45, –30, –15, ...
C. 54, 51, 48, 45, ...
1
D. , 1, 2, 4, ...
2

3. Find the next three terms of the geometric sequence below.

4, 12, 36, , ,

A. 104, 312, 936

B. 108, 324, 972
C. 72, 108, 324
D. 72, 216, 648

4. Which is the third term of the sequence defined by an = 4n + 6?

A. 6
B. 10
C. 14
D. 18

5. What is the rule for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence with a21 =
147 and common difference d = 11?

A. an = 11n - 21
 B. an = 11n - 42
C. an = 11n + 21
D. an = 11n – 84

6. Which is the rule for the nth term of the geometric sequence -3, -6, -12,
- 24, -48, . . . ?

A. an = 2(-3)n – 1
B. an = -3(2)n – 1
C. an = 3(-2)n – 1
D. an = -3(-2)n – 1

7. Which is the sum of the first twelve terms of the geometric series 1 + 2 + 4
+ 8 + 16 + . . ?

A. 4095
B. 1060
C. 880
D. 1850

8. What is the common ratio of an infinite geometric series whose sum is

30 and the first term is 6?

A. 2/3
B. 1/5
C. 3/4
D. 4/5

9. Joan started a new job with an annual salary of P150 000 in 1997. If she
receives a P12 000 raise each year, how much will her salary be in
2007?

A. P250 000
B. P270 000
C. P290 000
D. P302 000
The first term is 150000 and the common difference is 12000. Using the
formula,
a10= 150000 + (10) 12000 =
270000

10. In June, Cory begins to save money for a video game and a TV he wants
to buy in December. He starts with $20. Each month, he plans to save
10% more than the previous month. How much money will he have at the
end of December?

A. $154.31
B. $251.59
 C. $228.72
D. $189.74

11. A large asteroid crashed into a moon of a planet, causing several boulders
from the moon to be propelled into space toward the planet. Astronomers
were able to measure the speed of one of the projectiles. The distance (in
feet) that the projectile traveled each second, starting with the first second,
was given by the arithmetic sequence 26, 44, 62, 80, … Find the total
distance that the projectile traveled in seven seconds.

A. 434 feet
B. 560 feet
C. 212 feet
D. 426 feet

12. A mine worker discovers an ore sample containing 500 mg of radioactive

material. It is discovered that the radioactive material has a half life of 1
day. Find the amount of radioactive material in the sample at the
beginning of the 7th day.

A. 6 mg
B. 7.8125 mg
C. 8.025 mg
D. 9.012 mg

13. You visit the Grand Canyon and drop a penny off the edge of a cliff. The
distance the penny will fall is 16 feet the first second, 48 feet the next
second, 80 feet the third second, and so on in an arithmetic
sequence. What is the total distance the object will fall in 6 seconds?

A. 176 ft.
B. 300 ft.
C. 576 ft.
D. 1250 ft.

14. After knee surgery, your trainer tells you to return to your jogging program
slowly. He suggests jogging for 12 minutes each day for the first
week. Each week thereafter, he suggests that you increase that time by 6
minutes per day. How many weeks will it be before you are up to jogging
60 minutes per day?

A. 9 weeks
B. 8 weeks
C. 6 weeks
D. 12 weeks
 15. Your brother wishes to save P300.00 for ten days. He plans to save
P20.00 on the first day from his allowance of P100.00. On the second
day, he plans to increase his savings by P5.00 and so on. Given that he
needs to spend a minimum of P50.00 a day for food and allot some
amount for class projects, what recommendations can you suggest so
he will be able to target his goal?

A. Start saving P10.00 on the first day and increase his savings by P5.00
per
day.
B. Save P50.00 a day for seven
days.
C. Increase the interval per
day.
D. Save P20.00 per day for the first seven days and divide the
remaining amount equally for the last three days.

16. You are an accomplished architect in your city. Since your school is transferring
to another campus, you are hired to design its theater. You decide to design the
theater with 15 seats in the first row, 18 in the second, 21 in the third, and so on.
If the school requires that the theater should have a seating capacity of 870, how
many rows must you use in the design?

A. 20
B. 24
C. 26
D. 28

17. Consider the sequence: 16, -8, 4, -2, 1

Which is the best description of the pattern
formed?

A. Multiply the previous term by

1/2.
B. Divide the previous term by
-2.
C. Multiply the previous term by
-1/4.
D. Subtract from the previous term
8.

18. A recovering heart attack patient is told to get on a regular walking program.
The patient is told to walk a distance of 5 km the first week, 8 km the
second week, 11 km the third week and so on for a period of 10 weeks.
At that point the patient is to maintain the distance walked during the
10th week. How far will the patient walk during the 10th week?
A. 32
B. 35
C. 36
D. 39
 19. You are working as one of the financial advisers of a leading firm in
your city. A client comes to your office and asks you to assist them in
deciding which among the housing loans offered by BPI, Banco de
Oro and Metrobank will allow them to save money and pay off the loan
within 15 years. You are tasked to make a housing loan comparison and
come up with recommendations afterwards.

Which should be the characteristics of you report?

A. Profile of the Bank and Authenticity of Data

B. Accuracy of Computations and Explanation of the Schemes
C. Practicality of the Recommendation and Neatness of the Report
D. Practicality of the Recommendation and Authenticity of Data

20. You are tasked to forward an announcement to all alumni in your batch
regarding the batch’s upcoming reunion. Which of the following strategy will you
use in order to connect to the majority of your batch mates?

A. Post posters around the city.

B. Make announcements in radio.
C. Make announcements in TV.
D. Email 4 batch mates and ask each batch mate to email the
information to another 4 batch mates, and so on.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN THIS LESSON:

ARITHMETIC MEAN - is the sum of a collection of numbers divided by

the number of numbers in the collection.

ARITHMETIC SEQUENCE - is one in which the same number is added

or subtracted from each element to get the next element in the sequence.

FIBONACCI NUMBERS - isthe integer sequence whose elements are the sum
of the previous two elements

GEOMETRIC MEAN–is the central number in a geometric progression (e.g., 9 in

3, 9, 27 ), also calculable as the n th root of a product of n numbers.

GEOMETRIC SEQUENCE - is a sequence of numbers where each term after

the first is found by multiplying the previous one by a fixed, non-zero number
called the common ratio.

HARMONIC MEAN - is the reciprocal of the arithmetic mean of the reciprocals.

HARMONIC SEQUENCE - is a progression formed by taking the reciprocals of

an arithmetic progression.

INFINITE GEOMETRIC SEQUENCE –is a sequence which is infinite in one

direction, and finite in the other—the sequence has a first element, but no final
element.

SEQUENCE –is a list of elements with a particular order.

SERIES –is the sum of the terms of a sequence

REFERENCES AND WEBSITE LINKS USED IN THIS LESSON:

LESSON 1: Arithmetic Sequences and Series

Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HzXapUeL5YRetrieved September 15,
2014. This video explains pattern rules, number patterns and symmetrical
patterns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-rc5mTDt9E Retrieved September 15, 2014. This
video defines a sequence and its types.
http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/sequences-series/arithmetic/arithmetic-
sequences/arithmetic-sequence-definition Retrieved Nov. 4, 2014. This video
defines an arithmetic sequence and its examples.

http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/lesson_videos/alg2/player.html?contentS
rc=6498/6498.xmlRetrieved Nov. 4, 2014. This video describes the
characteristics of an arithmetic sequence.

http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/sequences-series/arithmetic/arithmetic-
sequences/sequence-next-terms-exampleRetrieved Nov. 4, 2014. This video
shows how to find the next term of an arithmetic sequence.
http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/sequences-series/arithmetic/arithmetic-
sequences/arithmetic-sequence-definition Retrieved Nov. 4, 2014. This video
shows how the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence was
derived. http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/sequences-
series/arithmetic/arithmetic- sequences/sequence-nth-term-example Retrieved
Nov. 4, 2014. This video shows how to find the nth term of an arithmetic
sequence using the formula.

http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/lesson_videos/alg2/player.html?contentS
rc=7224/7224.xml Retrieved Nov. 4, 2014. This video shows how to find the nth
term of an arithmetic sequence using the formula.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM4bsgEh7p4 Retrieved Nov. 4, 2014. This

video shows how to determine the missing term of an arithmetic sequence given
the first and last terms.

http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/lesson_videos/alg2/player.html?contentS
rc=7225/7225.xml Retrieved Nov. 4, 2014. This video shows how to determine
the missing term of an arithmetic sequence given the first and last terms.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR8Aoy8fsvc . Retrieved November 4,

2014. This video shows how to identify harmonic sequence, solve for its missing
and nth term/s.
http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-2/sequences-series/series-definition.php
RetrievedNovember 4, 2014.This video defines a series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj1JZIdIwwo This video shows how to

find the sum of an arithmetic series

http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/lesson_videos/alg2/player.html?contentS
rc=7227/7227.xml This video shows another way using only the first formula of an
arithmetic series.

http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/lesson_videos/alg2/player.html?contentS
rc=7228/7228.xml as sample problem. This video will show you how to solve
problems applying both arithmetic sequence and series.

Interactive Website
http://go.hrw.com/math/midma/gradecontent/loadlesson.html?course=c3&chapter
=12&lesson=1&SE=1&sz_audio=1&calc=1&state=xx&actCourse=4 Retrieved
August 25, 2024. This interactive website provide skills practice in identifying
whether a given sequence is arithmetic or not; determining the common
difference; determining the missing term in a sequence; determine the nth term;
solving real-life problem.

http://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1/arithmetic-
sequenceshttp://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1/arithmetic-sequencesRetrieved
August 25, 2024. This interactive website provide skills practice in identifying
whether a given sequence is arithmetic or not; determining the common
difference; determining the missing term in a sequence; determine the nth term;
solving real-life problem.

PDF
Download a pdf worksheet from
htt p:// lhs bl ogs .ty pepa d.c om/ files/ am 3- harm on ic _f i bon acc i-
ws .pdf Retr ieved Nov. 4, 2014. It a worksheet in identifying harmonic
sequence.

Articles
http://coolmath.com/algebra/19-sequences-series/06-gauss-problem-arithmetic-
series-01.htmRetrieved Nov. 4, 2014. This is 7-page article which tells the story
of young Karl Friedrich Gauss who astonishingly get the sum of the numbers
from 1 to 100 in few seconds only; shows Karl’s technique in getting the sum of
numbers 1 to 100; explains how the formula for the sum of arithmetic series is
derived; allows you to practice getting the sum of a given sequence.
LESSON 2: Geometric Sequences and Series

Articles
https://share.ehs.uen.org/sites/default/files/Unit06Lesson03_0.pdf.
This is an article about geometric sequences.

https://share.ehs.uen.org/sites/default/files/Unit06Lesson04_0.pdf
This article compares arithmetic and geometric sequences.

http://www.kutasoftware.com/FreeW orksheets/Alg2Worksheets/Geometric%20S
equences.pdf
This worksheet contains questions about geometric
sequences.

http://wwwf.imperial.ac.uk/metric/metric_public/algebra/series/geometric_series.h
tml.
This article is about geometric series.

http://www.shmoop.com/series/word-problem-exercises.html
This will enable the student to look at word problems involving geometric
series.

Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri767qbKLc4.
This will assist the students in determining whether the sequence is
arithmetic or geometric.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ0oVPoEm60&list=PL8880 EEBC26894DF4
&index=100
This is about the difference between finite and infinite geometric series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIYc8TYxbY8&index=101&list=PL8880EEBC2
6894DF4
This is about the difference between finite and infinite geometric series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T989a fJB0gM.
This video discusses problems on infinite geometric series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx2hp_1MTuQ.
This will allow the student to look at more examples of problems that make
use of geometric series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UdGUULKN-E.
This video is about getting the geometric mean.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0tLbl5LrJ8.
This video introduces the Fibonacci sequence.
Powerpoint Presentation
http://web.psjaisd.us/auston.cron/ABCronPortal/.../ppt/lat04_1103.ppt
This will enable the student to know how to get the terms of a geometric
sequence

Interactive Website
http://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1/geometric-sequences
This is all about finding the terms in a geometric sequence