Prior Content: GCSE Sequences & Series
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Contents
- Whole Topic Notes
- 3A Arithmetic Sequences Introduction
- 3B Arithmetic Series
- 3C Geometric Sequences Introduction
- 3D Geometric Series
- 3E Geometric Sum to Infinity
- 3F Sigma Notation
- 3G Recurrence Relationships
- 3H Nature of Sequences
- 3I Sequences & Series in Context
- Whole Topic Summary Resources (Including Past Paper Questions)
Whole Topic Notes
Download Full Topic Slides
- Textbook Notes as PPTs (Courtesy of Owen134866)
Full Notes to Accompany Slides
Dr Frost
- Dr Frost Sequences & Series Section
- Dr Frost Sequences & Series Slides
- Blank Notes to Follow Slides Word Doc or PDF (Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Acute Learning Whole Chapter Problem Pairs
3A Arithmetic Sequences Introduction
Textbook resources
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Dr Frost resources
Dr Frost Video
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
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Extra Questions
Key Skills
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- 175 Determine the nth term formula of an arithmetic sequence
- 526 Find the first term and common difference for an arithmetic sequence (two unknowns).
- combination of all
GCSE Sequences & Series Key Skills Section (for selecting more than one)
A Level Sequences & Series Key Skills Section (for selecting more than one)
Other resources
Other Videos
Courtesy of Maths Genie
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Activities
Worksheets
- Solomon C1 Worksheet A and Solutions A (Q1-3 only)
3B Arithmetic Series
Textbook resources
Courtesy of Owen134866 and Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Dr Frost resources
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
Live Lesson Using Dr Frost Based Slides Courtesy of Bicen Maths
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Topic Test
Extra Questions
Key Skills
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- 525 Find the sum of an arithmetics series.
- 527 Find the first term and common difference for arithmetic series (two unknowns).
- 528 Find the least number of terms for an arithmetic series to exceed a given value.
- K380b: Find the sum of an arithmetic series from a word problem.
- Combination of All
Sequences & Series Key Skills Section (for selecting more than one)
Further Practice (all things Arithmetic)
Other resources
Other Videos
Courtesy of Maths Genie
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Activities
Worksheets
- Dr Austin Maths
- Sum of an Arithmetic Series Fill in the Blanks (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)
- Sum of an Arithmetic Series Practice Strips (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)
- Harder Sum of a Series Fill in the Blanks (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)
- Arithmetic Sequences Revision Practice Grid (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)
- Maths Genie Arithmetic Sequences & Series Questions and Solutions
- Jethwa Maths
- Worksheet (Part 2)
- Topic Test (p4-7)
- Solomon C1
- Worksheet B and Solutions B (Not Q13&14)
- Worksheet C and Solutions C (Not Q5)
3C Geometric Sequences Introduction
Textbook resources
Courtesy of Owen134866 and Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Dr Frost resources
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
Live Lesson Using Dr Frost Based Slides Courtesy of Bicen Maths
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Download Slides
Extra Questions
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
- 370 Determine the nth term of a geometric sequence.
- 585 Find the first term and common difference for an geometric sequence (two unknowns).
- K86b: Find a later term in a geometric sequence.
GCSE Sequences & Series Key Skills Section (for selecting more than one)
A Level Sequences & Series Key Skills Section (for selecting more than one)
Other resources
Other Videos
Courtesy of Maths Genie
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Activities
- Berwick Maths Diagnostic Questions
- Don Steward Median
3D Geometric Series
Textbook resources
Courtesy of Owen134866 and Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Dr Frost resources
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
Live Lesson Using Dr Frost Based Slides Courtesy of Bicen Maths
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
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Extra Questions
Key Skills
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- 586 Find the sum of a geometric series.
- 587 Find the least number of terms for a geometric series to exceed a given value.
- combination of all
Sequences & Series Key Skills Section (for selecting more than one)
Other resources
Other Videos
Courtesy of Maths Genie (up to 10:56)
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Activities
Worksheets
- Solomon C2 Worksheet A and Solutions A (Not Q5 or13 onwards)
3E Geometric Sum to Infinity
Textbook resources
Courtesy of Owen134866 and Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Dr Frost resources
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
Live Lesson Using Dr Frost Based Slides Courtesy of Bicen Maths
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Download Slides
Topic Test
Extra Questions
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
- 588 Find the sum to infinity of a geometric series.
- 589 Find the first term or the common ratio of a series given its sum to infinity.
- combination of all
Sequences & Series Key Skills Section (for selecting more than one)
Further Practice (everything Geometric)
Other resources
Other Videos
Courtesy of Maths Genie (From 10:56)
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Activities
- Berwick Maths Diagnostic Questions
- Geometric Race by Ms Steel (TES)
Worksheets
- Maths Genie Geometric Sequences & Series Questions and Solutions
- Jethwa Maths Worksheet (Part 3)
- Jethwa Maths, Topic Test (p8-11)
- Solomon C2 Worksheet A and Solutions A (Not Q5)
- Solomon C2 Worksheet B and Solutions B (Not Q9)
3F Sigma Notation
Textbook resources
Courtesy of Owen134866 and Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Dr Frost resources
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
Live Lesson Using Dr Frost Based Slides Courtesy of Bicen Maths
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Download Slides
Topic Test
Extra Questions
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
- 902 Use sigma notation to find the sum of an arithmetic or geometric series.
Sequences & Series Key Skills Section (for selecting more than one)
Further Practice
Other resources
Other Videos
Courtesy of Maths Genie
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Activities
Worksheets
- Solomon C1 Worksheet B and Solutions B (Q13&14 only)
- Solomon C1 Worksheet C and Solutions C (Q5)
- Solomon C2 Worksheet A and Solutions A (Q5)
- Solomon C2 Worksheet B and Solutions B (Q9)
3G Recurrence Relationships
Textbook resources
Courtesy of Owen134866 and Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Dr Frost resources
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
Live Lesson Using Dr Frost Based Slides Courtesy of Bicen Maths
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Download Slides
Topic Test
Extra Questions
Key Skills
- No Key Skills Yet
Further Practice
Other resources
Other Videos
Courtesy of Maths Genie
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Activities
Worksheets
- Maths Genie Recurrence Relationships Questions and Solutions
- Jethwa Maths Worksheet (Part 4)
- Jethwa Maths, Topic Test (p12-14)
- Solomon C1 Worksheet A and Solutions A (Q4 onwards)
- Chuckierish on TES
3H Nature of Sequences
Textbook resources
Courtesy of Owen134866 and Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Dr Frost resources
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
Live Lesson Using Dr Frost Based Slides Courtesy of Bicen Maths
Blank notes download
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Download Slides
Extra Questions
- Dr Frost Questions (very short and final 2 Qs from MAT)
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
Sequences & Series Key Skills Section (for selecting more than one)
Further Practice
Other resources
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Worksheets
- Jethwa Maths Worksheets (Part 4 Q5-8)
3I Sequences & Series in Context
Textbook resources
Courtesy of Owen134866 and Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Dr Frost resources
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
Live Lesson Using Dr Frost Based Slides Courtesy of Bicen Maths
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Download Slides
Extra Questions
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
Sequences & Series Key Skills Section (for selecting more than one)
Other resources
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Activities
Worksheets
- Maths Genie Arithmetic Questions and Solutions (Q4, 6 & 7)
- Maths Genie Geometric Questions and Solutions (Q6)
- Jethwa Maths Worksheets, Topic Tests
- Solomon C1 Worksheet C and Solutions C (Q6 & 12)
- Solomon C2 Worksheet B and Solutions B (Q7 & 15)
Whole Topic Summary Resources (Including Past Paper Questions)
Download PPQs as WW Powerpoint for A2 Sequences & Series
External Whole Topic Past Paper Style Questions
- Jethwa Maths Worksheets, Topic Tests and Starter Activities
- Dr Frost Topic Test (Teacher Login Required)
- PMT
Other Whole Topic Resources
- MEI Thinking About Series
- Underground Maths:
- Sort it out,
- Can You Find… Series Edition,
- Common Terms,
- Change One Thing,
- Connect Three?,
- Same or Different? Credit to Resourceaholic for finding these