Subject: Technical Algebra 2

Date: Thursday 2/27/14

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Title: Arithmetic Sequences and Series

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Objectives: Each student should be able to:

A. Recognize arithmetic sequences and series

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Essential Questions:
A. What is an arithmetic sequence?

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Standards Addressed:
A. 2.8.A2.C: Recognize, describe, and generalize patterns using sequences and series
to predict long-term outcomes
a. Anchor A2.2.1.1: Analyze and/or use patterns or relations
B. A2.2.1.2: Identify and/or extend a pattern as either an arithmetic or geometric
sequence

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Content and Strategies:

A. Arithmetic sequences
a. Go over definition, common difference, term names
b. Use the even numbers to explain a1, a2, a3, an
c. Finding the next term in a sequence
d. *** add the SAME number every time to get to the next term
B. Look back at yesterdays worksheet to circle arithmetic sequences
C. Finite and infinite series, and what is a series?
a. Look at a sequence and find the series/sum
b. Finding the next term in a sequence
D. Gauss story intro to the sum formula for a finite arithmetic series
E. Formula for finding a finite arithmetic series

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Resources, Materials, and Activities Used:

A. Guided Notes

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Assignment for Next Class:

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Reflection on Teaching