Precalculus: Quarter 1 - Module 8: Sigma Notation
Precalculus: Quarter 1 - Module 8: Sigma Notation
Precalculus
Quarter 1 – Module 8:
Sigma Notation
Precalculus – Grade 11
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Quarter 1 – Module 8: Sigma Notation
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Precalculus
Quarter 1 – Module 8:
Sigma Notation
INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE
The role of the facilitator is to support, help, and guide the learners in accomplishing
all the tasks in all modules. This is a Precalculus subject, one of the specialized subjects in
the STEM strand, which demands a lot of time and effort for the learners to study. Boosting
the learners’ focus and determination will really help them complete the module. Facilitators
are anticipated to persuade learners to comply and to finish the modules on or before the
scheduled time.
The key to successfully finish this module lies in the learners’ hands. This module is
especially crafted for the learners to grasp the opportunity to continue learning diligently,
intelligently, and independently even at home. Learners are expected to meet the Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) specified in each lesson.
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW. The first part of the module will keep the
learners be on tract with the Most Essential Learning Competencies
(MELCs), Objectives, and Skills expected of them to develop and master.
WHAT I KNOW. This part aims to check the learners’ prior knowledge on
the lesson to take through a pre–assessment.
WHAT’S IN. This part helps the learners link the previous lesson to the
current one.
WHAT IS IT. This gives a brief discussion of the lesson. It guides and
helps the learners unlock the lesson presented.
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WHAT’S MORE. This part solidifies the learners’ knowledge and skills of
the given topic through comprehensive activities.
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED. This helps the learners process their learning
and understanding on the given topic.
Here are some rules for the learners to follow in accomplishing the modules.
1. The learners should schedule and manage their time to read and understand every
part of the module.
2. The learners should study how they can manage to do the activities of this subject in
consideration of their other modules from other subjects.
3. The learners should finish one task at hand before proceeding to the next.
5. If learners do not understand the activities and other tasks, they should re-read and
engage all possible resources. They may ask other family members to help them.
8. Learners should not copy their classmates’ answers through asking for screenshots
of their answers online. In this independent type of learning, honesty is always the
best policy.
9. Lastly, learners should do the module on their own. Family members and friends at
home may support the learners but the activities must be done by themselves.
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SIGMA NOTATION
Learning Objectives:
WHAT I KNOW
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Pre–assessment
Directions: Read and answer this 15–item test carefully. Encircle the letter of your choice.
∑(4𝑖 − 15)
𝑖=1
5
4. Expand the summation ∑ 2𝑖 and simplify.
𝑖=0
A. 62 C. 64
B. 63 D. 65
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9. Which of the following is NOT a property of sigma notation?
𝑛 𝑛 𝑛
A. ∑ 𝑐 • 𝑓(𝑖) = 𝑐 • ∑ 𝑓(𝑖) C. ∑ 𝑐 = 𝑐𝑛
𝑖=𝑚 𝑖=𝑚 𝑖=1
𝑛 𝑛 𝑛
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A. −2537 C. −5372
B. −3725 D. −7253
99
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11. Evaluate ∑
𝑖=1
√𝑖 + 1 + √𝑖
A. 7 C. 9
B. 8 D. 10
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A. ∑ 𝑎4𝑘 C. ∑ 𝑎2𝑘
𝑘=1 𝑘=4
8 8
B. ∑ 𝑎4𝑘 D. ∑ 𝑎2𝑘
𝑘=2 𝑘=2
A. ∑ 𝑛𝑛 C. ∑ 𝑛𝑛
𝑛=0 𝑛=−1
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B. ∑ 𝑛𝑛 D. None of these
𝑛=1
15. What is 𝑎 + 𝑏 + 𝑐 + 𝑑, if
𝑛
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WHAT’S IN
1. 1, 2, 4, 8, ⋯
2. −1 + 1 − 1 + 1 − 1
1 2 3 4
3. , , , ,⋯
2 3 4 3
4. 1 + 2 + 22 + 23 + 24
6. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
7. 2 + 4 + 9 + 16 + 25
8. 4, 6, 10, 16, 26
9. 4 + 9 + 14 + 9
10. √3 + √4 + √5 + √6
1 1 1 1
12. + + +
4 16 64 256
1 2 3 4
13. 3 + 9 + 27 + 81
1 1 1 1 1
14. 5 , , , ,
9 13 17 21
1 1
15. 3, 1, 3 , 9
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WHAT’S NEW
For this main activity, I will check your critical thinking and
problem-solving skills.
WORKSHEET 1
Get the sum of the first one hundred positive integers without using a calculator. In
solving, get a pattern from the given series below.
𝟏 + 𝟐 + 𝟑 + 𝟒 + ⋯ + 𝟒𝟖 + 𝟒𝟗 + 𝟓𝟎 + 𝟓𝟏 + 𝟓𝟐 + 𝟓𝟑 + ⋯ + 𝟗𝟕 + 𝟗𝟖 + 𝟗𝟗 + 𝟏𝟎𝟎
Sum: _________________________
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WHAT IS IT
∑ 𝑓(𝑖),
𝑖=𝑚
𝑖 is the index
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Example, the series 3 + 6 + 9 + 12 + ⋯ + 30 can be expressed as ∑ 3𝑛 . This
expression is read as the summation of 3𝑛 from 𝑛 = 1 to 10. 𝑛=1
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EXAMPLES: Expand each summation and simplify if possible
4
= (4 + 3) + (6 + 3) + (8 + 3)
= 7 + 9 + 11
= 27
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√𝑛
2. ∑ Find the terms by replacing 𝑛 with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
𝑛+1
𝑛=1
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√𝑛 √1 √2 √3 √4 √5 √6
∑ = + + + + +
𝑛+1 1+1 2+1 3+1 4+1 5+1 6+1
𝑛=1
√1 √2 √3 √4 √5 √6
= + + + + +
1+1 2+1 3+1 4+1 5+1 6+1
1 √2 √3 2 √5 √6
= + + + + +
2 3 4 5 6 7
3. −1 + 2 − 3 + ⋯ − 25
= −1 + 2 − 3 + ⋯ − 25 Given
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1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
= + + + + + + + =∑
21−1 22−1 23−1 24−1 25−1 26−1 27−1 28−1 2𝑛−1
𝑛=1
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The following are properties of sigma notation and some common summations
that can be used in evaluating sigma notation.
𝑛 𝑛
𝑛 𝑛 𝑛
𝑆3 : ∑ 𝑐 = (𝑛 − 𝑚 + 1)
𝑖=𝑚
𝑆4 : ∑ 𝑐 = 𝑐𝑛
𝑖=1
𝑛
𝑛(𝑛 + 1)
∑𝑖 = 1 + 2 + 3 + ⋯+ 𝑛 =
2
𝑖=1
𝑛
𝑛(𝑛 + 1)(2𝑛 + 1)
∑ 𝑖 2 = 12 + 22 + 32 + ⋯ + 𝑛 2 =
6
𝑖=1
𝑛
3 3 3
𝑛2 (𝑛 + 1)2
3 3
∑𝑖 = 1 + 2 + 3 + ⋯+ 𝑛 =
4
𝑖=1
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MORE EXAMPLES:
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5. Evaluate ∑(4𝑖 − 5)
𝑖=1
30 30 30
∑(4𝑖 − 5) = ∑ 4𝑖 − ∑ 5 Property 𝑆2
𝑖=1 𝑖=1 𝑖=1
30 30
= 4∑𝑖 − ∑5 Property 𝑆1 :
𝑖=1 𝑖=1
30(30 + 1) σ𝑛𝑖=1 𝑖 =
𝑛(𝑛+1)
and Property 𝑆4
=4 − 5(30) 2
2
= 1 710
1 1 1 1
6. Evaluate + + +⋯+
1∙2 2∙3 3∙4 99 ∙ 100
1 1 1 1 Rewrite the expression to
= + + + ⋯+ make a pattern.
1(1 + 1) 2(2 + 1) 3(3 + 1) 99(99 + 1)
99
1
=∑ Write in sigma notation.
𝑖(𝑖 + 1)
𝑖=1
99 99
1 1 1 1
= ∑൬ − ൰ = ∑ ቆ− ൬ − ൰ቇ Simplify. Factor −1 in the summand.
𝑖 𝑖+1 𝑖+1 𝑖
𝑖=1 𝑖=1
99
1 1
= −∑൬ − ൰ Use Property 𝑆1
𝑖+1 𝑖
𝑖=1
1
1 1 Using 𝑓(𝑖) = 𝑖 , 𝑚 = 1, 𝑛 = 99 and the
= −൬ − ൰
99 + 1 1 telescoping sum property 𝑆5 , we have
1 1 1 1
1 100 99 𝑓(𝑛 + 1) = = & 𝑓(𝑚) = = .
= −൬ − ൰ = − ൬− ൰ 𝑛+1 99+1 𝑚 1
100 100 100 Substitute.
99 Simplify
=
100
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WHAT’S MORE
WORKSHEET 2
∑(𝑎𝑛+1 − 𝑎𝑛 )
𝑛=1
1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + ⋯ + 101
𝑎1 + 𝑎4 + 𝑎9 + 𝑎16 + ⋯ + 𝑎81
5. Evaluate.
50
∑(2 − 3𝑘)
𝑘=1
6. Evaluate.
50
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We are almost done with Module 6. Now, I want to solidify what
you have learned through answering the succeeding worksheets.
WORKSHEET 3
30 30 30
3𝑔(𝑖) − 𝑓(𝑖) + 7
If ∑ 𝑓(𝑖) = 70 and ∑ 𝑔(𝑖) = 50 , what is the value of ∑ ?
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𝑖=1 𝑖=1 𝑖=1
WHAT I CAN DO
WORKSHEET 4
Harley is making a triangular wall with building blocks. The top row has one block,
the second row has three, the third has five, and so on. How many rows can she make
with a set of 100 blocks?
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ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read and answer this 15–item test carefully. Encircle the letter of your choice.
∑(4𝑖 − 15)
𝑖=1
5
4. Expand the summation ∑ 2𝑖 and simplify.
𝑖=0
A. 62 C. 64
B. 63 D. 65
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B. ∑ D. Both A and B
2𝑘−1
𝑘=1
A. ∑ 𝑐 • 𝑓(𝑖) = 𝑐 • ∑ 𝑓(𝑖) C. ∑ 𝑐 = 𝑐𝑛
𝑖=𝑚 𝑖=𝑚 𝑖=1
𝑛 𝑛 𝑛
50
A. −2537 C. −5372
B. −3725 D. −7253
99
1
11. Evaluate ∑
𝑖=1
√𝑖 + 1 + √𝑖
A. 7 C. 9
B. 8 D. 10
50
A. ∑ 𝑎4𝑘 C. ∑ 𝑎2𝑘
𝑘=1 𝑘=4
8 8
B. ∑ 𝑎4𝑘 D. ∑ 𝑎2𝑘
𝑘=2 𝑘=2
A. ∑ 𝑛𝑛 C. ∑ 𝑛𝑛
𝑛=0 𝑛=−1
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B. ∑ 𝑛𝑛 D. None of these
𝑛=1
15. What is 𝑎 + 𝑏 + 𝑐 + 𝑑, if
𝑛
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Find the words below from the grid. They run in straight and
diagonal lines, in any direction. The remaining letters spell out an
important message.
Enjoy!
1. Bounds
M B A T H E M A T
2. Greek
S O I C I A N S S
3. Index A U R E L I K E N
4. Limits
S N M P A I N T O
I D E M R S O R I
5. Lower
G S P O A E T M T
6. Notations M L I M I T S U A
7. Property A S O T H E I S T
8. Sigma
X Y A W R R E O O
E M A K E E R G N
9. Sum
D K E R P R S O F
10. Summation N P R O P E R T Y
11. Upper I P A T U T E R N
MESSAGE:
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ANSWER KEY
WHAT I KNOW WHAT’S MORE ASSESSMENT
1. A 1. 𝑎4 − 𝑎1 1. A
2. D 5 6 7 8 9 2. D
2. + + + +
𝑥+5 𝑥+6 𝑥+7 𝑥+8 𝑥+9
3. C 3. C
3. The following can be the
4. B 4. B
answer:
5. C 5. C
6. D 50 6. D
7. A ∑(2𝑘 + 1) 7. A
8. D 𝑘=0 8. D
9. B 9. B
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10. B 10. B
11. C ∑(2𝑘 − 1) 11. C
𝑘=1
12. D 12. D
13. A 4. The answer is 13. A
14. B 9 14. B
15. D ∑ 𝑎𝑛 2 15. D
𝑛=1
5. −3 725
6. 230 900
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