Department of Mathematics - Sequence

MERRYLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

GRADE 8 - JOURNEY THROUGH THE DISCOVERY -PLAN

TOPIC:  SEQUENCE

INTRODUCTION                                                                        

i)   How do you prove that Mathematics is everywhere?

ii) Which do you think is better?

Learning through your math text book or learning through discovery. Justify.

iii)  How did you take it when the teacher has given you the topic name? (even explain at the end of your journal that how did you feel  after the completion of the journal)

iv)  What do you mean by the word sequence and also find the origin of the word.

VOCABULARY                                                                        

i)  Where do you find the word sequence?  

ii) Use your own creativity to bring the meaning of the vocabulary connected with the term ‘Sequence’                        ( Minimum  8 words)  

CONTENT ( in connection with Mathematics) _                                        

i) What do you mean by the term sequence?

ii) What types of sequences you use in Mathematics?

iii) How do you differentiate the word sequence from pattern? (Support with your own creativity)

iv) What are the real life applications of the term Sequence?

CROSS CURRICULAR LINK                                                        

Is the term Sequence only meant for Mathematics?  If not mention the real usage of the topic sequence in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ICT and business studies.

Apllications of sequence in weather forecast:

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Weather forecasters use patterns in weather to predict temperature, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc.