Arithmetic Progression

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Arithmetic Progression

A sequence of numbers in which the difference between any two succeeding numbers in the sequence is always the same. For example, given the sequence 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50, the progression is arithmetic because the difference between each succeeding number is always 10.

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This article will discuss a lesson that introduces arithmetic sequences through a simple, yet rich exploration of a pattern.

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I conclude by having these preservice teachers discuss the lesson in contrast to a more traditional approach to teaching arithmetic sequences. Many students suggest that typically a lesson on sequences begins with a formula that should be memorised.

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