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Lessons for F.BF.A.1A

Closed form versus recursive formA recursive rule needs every earlier term, while a closed formula gives any term straight away.Lesson

Arithmetic sequences and the explicit formulaThe nth term straight from n, which is a linear rule.Lesson

Geometric sequences and the explicit formulaThe nth term straight from n, which is exponential.Lesson

Building a model from a descriptionTurning a written account of a situation into a rule, with each quantity named and its units stated.Lesson

Recursive formulasDefine each term from the one before, plus a starting value.Lesson

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Closed form versus recursive form worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview

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Building a model from a description worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview

Recursive formulas worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview