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Recursive and Explicit Formulas: Geometric and Arithmetic Sequences Introduction
Recursive and Explicit Formulas: Geometric and Arithmetic Sequences Introduction
Recursive and Explicit Formulas: Geometric and Arithmetic Sequences Introduction
Recursive and Explicit Formulas: Geometric and Arithmetic Sequences Introduction
Recursive and Explicit Formulas: Geometric and Arithmetic Sequences Introduction
Recursive and Explicit Formulas: Geometric and Arithmetic Sequences Introduction
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"My Algebra students were struggling to understand sequences and this resource was amazing! They practiced and used the graphic organizer often. I even made extra copies and gave them a pop quiz to see how much they remembered. "
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Adrienne D.
"Used in a tutoring session for an 8th grade Algebra student. It was a great resource to organize all the information in one place and compare the different forms/options. "
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Kaitlin R.

Description

The algebraic notation for these topics can be quite intimidating at first glance.

To help students understand how recursive formulas work, give them some think-time to complete the included informal introduction here. Once students understand how arithmetic and geometric sequences "behave", introduce the algebraic notation to formalize the patterns.

Also included here is a graphic organizer including explicit and recursive formulas for arithmetic and geometric sequences.

I hope these resources supplement your students' studies of sequences! Sample keys are included for your convenience.
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Recursive and Explicit Formulas: Geometric and Arithmetic Sequences Introduction

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What others say

"My Algebra students were struggling to understand sequences and this resource was amazing! They practiced and used the graphic organizer often. I even made extra copies and gave them a pop quiz to see how much they remembered. "
star
Adrienne D.
"Used in a tutoring session for an 8th grade Algebra student. It was a great resource to organize all the information in one place and compare the different forms/options. "
star
Kaitlin R.

Description

The algebraic notation for these topics can be quite intimidating at first glance.

To help students understand how recursive formulas work, give them some think-time to complete the included informal introduction here. Once students understand how arithmetic and geometric sequences "behave", introduce the algebraic notation to formalize the patterns.

Also included here is a graphic organizer including explicit and recursive formulas for arithmetic and geometric sequences.

I hope these resources supplement your students' studies of sequences! Sample keys are included for your convenience.
Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 5 out of 5
January 7, 2026
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My Algebra students were struggling to understand sequences and this resource was amazing! They practiced and used the graphic organizer often. I even made extra copies and gave them a pop quiz to see how much they remembered.
Adrienne D.
21 reviews • Washington
Grades taught: 8th
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MathyCathy
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Jan 11, 2026

I love this!

Rated 5 out of 5
April 24, 2025
Used in a tutoring session for an 8th grade Algebra student. It was a great resource to organize all the information in one place and compare the different forms/options.
Every Piece Counts
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61 reviews
Grades taught: 8th
Rated 5 out of 5
January 3, 2025
Thank you for this resource! My students were engaged and enjoyed the lesson.
Kimberly McFadden
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536 reviews
Grades taught: 9th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 29, 2024
I was able to use this resource as a review of explicit and recursive formulas and allow the students to make the connection with the next=now + common difference or next = now * common ratio. It was extremely helpful!
Paula B.
165 reviews
Grades taught: 10th, 11th
Rated 4 out of 5
December 4, 2023
Avid strategies - strong clear notes - scaffolded for students - very. clear and concise!! Easy to use - Great for children to anchor thinking - THANKS
Susan Tracy Miller
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37 reviews
Grades taught: 7th, 8th, 9th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 5, 2022
Great resource! Thanks!
Bradley K.
160 reviews
Grades taught: 8th
Rated 4 out of 5
March 7, 2022
Great work
Sandra N.
626 reviews
Grades taught: 10th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties
Rated 3 out of 5
November 23, 2021
Thanks
Michelle W.
390 reviews
Grades taught: 9th

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