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Sequences exam tips

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  • Generating sequence terms exam tip 1

    Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Generate terms of a sequence from a term-to-term rule or a position-to-term rule..

    This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Generating sequence terms, rather than giving generic revision advice.

  • Recognising sequences exam tip 1

    Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Recognise and use triangular, square and cube numbers and simple arithmetic progressions..

    This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Recognising sequences, rather than giving generic revision advice.

  • Recognising sequences exam tip 1

    Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Include Fibonacci-type and quadratic sequences where tier-appropriate..

    This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Recognising sequences, rather than giving generic revision advice.

  • Recognising sequences exam tip 1

    Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Higher only] Include simple geometric progressions, other sequences and sequences involving surds where required..

    This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Recognising sequences, rather than giving generic revision advice.

  • Nth term exam tip 1

    Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Foundation and Higher] Deduce expressions to calculate the nth term of linear sequences..

    This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Nth term, rather than giving generic revision advice.

  • Nth term exam tip 1

    Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to [Higher only] Deduce expressions to calculate the nth term of quadratic sequences..

    This keeps the answer actionable and aligned to Nth term, rather than giving generic revision advice.

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