

A worksheet on sequences. The exercises require to find the first few terms or terms in specific positions of a sequence by using the nth term formula, find the position of a term in a sequence for which the nth term is known, find the nth term or the recursive formula of a sequence given its first few terms and graph a sequence given its nth term. Good for introduction to this subject. Solutions are included.
Master sequence rules with this comprehensive Introduction to Sequences worksheet. Perfect for Key Stage 4 math revision, homework, or exam preparation covering explicit and recursive formula rules.
Take the stress out of planning your sequences unit with this ready-to-print Introduction to Sequences Worksheet Pack! Writing explicit and recursive rules can be challenging for students, especially when dealing with alternating signs, fractions, or quadratic patterns. This carefully scaffolded 9-page resource (2 pages of student practice, 7 pages of fully worked solutions) provides a robust blend of calculation, discrete graphing, and algebraic problem-solving.
What’s Included in This Resource Pack?
• Section 1: Generating Terms: 8 questions where students find the first 6 terms from explicit linear, quadratic, exponential, rational, alternating, and recursive equations.
• Section 2 & 3: Finding Term Values & Positions: Students calculate specific high-value terms (the 12th and 21st terms) and work backward using quadratic factoring to find a term’s exact position.
• Section 4: Solving for n: Algebraically determines the exact term placement for given sequence outputs.
• Section 5: Graphing Sequences: Discrete coordinate plane graphing practice for linear, linear-subtractive, and alternating functions.
• Section 6: Finding the Nth Term: Challenges students to find the general nth-term formula for arithmetic, geometric, quadratic, rational, and alternating sequences.
• Section 7: Writing Recursive Formulas: 5 problems requiring students to identify the first term and establish the recursive step pattern.
• Full Step-by-Step Solutions: Every single question is completely worked out with step-by-step arithmetic and algebraic proofs, making it ideal for homework review or student self-assessment.
Perfect For:
• Key Stage 4 (KS4) Maths mastery and GCSE foundation/higher revision
• Homework assignments, independent booklets, or study guides
• Math bellringers, exit tickets, and quick formative assessments
• Emergency cover lesson plans (simply print and hand out!)
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• Format: Secure, high-quality PDF ready for immediate printing.
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