Lessons for F.IF.A.3
Closed form versus recursive formA recursive rule needs every earlier term, while a closed formula gives any term straight away.Lesson
The Fibonacci sequenceThe sequence starting 1, 1 in which each later term is the sum of the two before it.Lesson
Recursive formulasDefine each term from the one before, plus a starting value.Lesson
Sequences, terms and notationAn ordered list with a rule; the nth term and its index.Lesson
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Closed form versus recursive form worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
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