Arithmetic Sequences & nth Term Test & Key: Rules & Difference

Master arithmetic sequences and linear sequence rules with this detailed assessment and answer key.

Evaluate student understanding of sequence rules, position-to-term rules, and term-to-term patterns with this comprehensive print-and-go worksheet assessment package. Designed for secondary math learners, this resource includes a multi-page test alongside complete, step-by-step worked solutions.

Key Topics Covered:

• Evaluating terms of a sequence using explicit nth term formulas (including positive and negative coefficients)
• Generating terms given the initial value (a) and common difference (d)
• Finding the explicit nth term rule for increasing and decreasing linear sequences
• Identifying and completing missing terms in recursive number patterns

What’s Included:

• Structured student assessment with clear point allocations for simple grading
• Full teacher answer key featuring complete step-by-step solutions

Ideal for end-of-unit assessments, test preparation, cover lessons, homework practice, or skill consolidation.