Identifying simple sequences and finding their nth term

This download consists of two worksheets on sequences.
The first worksheet, ‘Recognising Sequences’, shows 24 sequences and students should establish the type of sequence (linear, quadratic, cubic, exponential, prime numbers) and write down the next two terms of each of these sequences.
The second worksheet, ‘The nth Term of a Sequence’, consist of 45 sequences and students need to write down the nth term of each of these sequences. The first page has only linear sequences, the second page has only quadratic sequences and on the third page there is a mixture of different types of sequences: linear, quadratic and cubic. The nth terms of the quadratic and cubic sequences are to be derived from the standard quadratic and cubic sequences. The worksheets include answers. The worksheets are targeted at students at the top-end of Key Stage 3 and GCSE students (grades 4 – 7). It should take students, depending on their ability level and understanding of the topic, between one and two hours to complete both worksheets.

For your convenience, the Word file is included and can be edited to meet the needs of your students.