Name:

Surname:
Year: 2ESO

Mathematics
Subject

Numbers- Investigation: arithmetic

Title of the unit
and geometric sequences.
Using a logical reasoning we can
represent every-day problems using
Statement of Inquiry algebraic language and equations.
Finding patterns helps find solutions
to those situations.
Scientific innovation
Global context
Logic
Key concept
Representation, Patterns
Related concept

Criteria evaluated doing this task:

Criterion A
Criterion B Investigating patterns

Criterion C Communicating
Criterion D
CRITERION B: INVESTIGATING PATTERNS

ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL DESCRIPTOR

The student does not reach any of the levels specified by the descriptors below.
0

The student is able to:

1-2 1.-Apply mathematical problem-solving techniques to discover simple patterns with
the help of the teacher.
2.-Indicate consistent predictions with the patterns.

The student is able to:

3-4 1.- Apply mathematical problem-solving techniques to discover simple patterns.
2.-Suggest general rules consistent with the findings.

The student is able to:

5-6 1.-Select and apply mathematical problem-solving techniques to discover complex
patterns.
2.-Describe patterns as general rules consistent with the findings.
3.-Verify the validity of these general rules.

The student is able to:

7-8 1.-Select and apply mathematical problem-solving techniques to discover complex
patterns.
2.-Describe patterns as general rules consistent with correct findings.
3.-Show, verify or justify these general rules.

CRITERION C: COMMUNICATING
ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL DESCRIPTOR

0 The student does not reach any of the levels specified by the descriptors below.

The student is able to:

1-2 1.-Use a limited mathematical language.
2.-Use limited forms of representation to present the information.
3.-Communicate lines of reasoning that are difficult to interpret.

The student is able to:

3-4 1.-Use some appropriate mathematical language.
2.-Use appropriate forms of representation to present the information properly.
3.-Communicate complete lines of reasoning.
4.-Organize information properly using a logical structure.

The student is able to:

5-6 1.-Normally use appropriate mathematical language.
2.-Normally use appropriate forms of representation to present information correctly.
3.-Normally change from some forms of mathematical representation to others.
4.-Communicate complete and coherent lines of reasoning.
5.-Present your work normally organized using a logical structure.

The student is able to:

7-8 1.-Systematically use appropriate mathematical language.
2.-Use appropriate forms of mathematical representation to present information
correctly in a systematic way.
3.-Change from some forms of mathematical representation to others effectively.
4.-Communicate complete, coherent and concise lines of reasoning.
5.-Present your work organized systematically using a logical structure.
INVESTIGATION:
Arithmetic and geometric sequences
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Find a mathematical pattern for each of the following number sequences:

a) 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ...

b) 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, ...

c) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, ...

d) 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, ...

e) 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, ...

f) 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ...

g) 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, ...

h) 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ...

i) 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, ...

j) 3, 9, 27, 81, 243, ...

k) 3, 5, 9, 17, 33, ...

Hint, if the terms in a sequence:

- Increase / decrease slowly and steadily: it may be an indication that the operation
between each term is an addition or a subtraction.
- Increase / decrease rapidly: it may be an indication that the operations between terms
are multiplications, divisions or powers.
INVESTIGATION:
Find the patterns (Sequences)
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FIND THE PATTERN FROM THIS SET: .

1_TABLE
Complete the following table in order to find the pattern of this sequence. For
this, you’ll need to describe the relation between the position and the solution.
Rellena esta tabla para buscar el patrón de la serie numérica.

Position (n) Solution Necessary calculations

Write down with your own words the rule or pattern that you found on the table.

2- ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSION
Generalize the rule to find a pattern. Use algebraic language to write down the
general rule behind the sequence. Use the index n to indicate each number’s
position in the sequence. Once you found the pattern, write down 2 other
possible equivalent algebraic expressions (total of 3).

3_VALIDATE
Try your algebraic expression of your pattern with 3 random numbers n to prove
that your pattern works.