Patterns & Relationships
MTH 4-13a
To run the tutorials simply click on the video you wish to play remembering to pause the video when attempting the questions! You should work through the exercises and homework in a squared jotter to keep all your work together. You should mark every section as soon as you finish it and write down your score.
For certain areas you will need a scientific calculator like the casio fx-85GT PLUS.
Once you have practiced the skills, be sure to see if you can apply them in the exam questions at the bottom of the page. These questions should be revisited every so often as it is important to revise previous work so you don't forget it. Good luck! :)
Skills developed in this module;
- Completing a table for a given number pattern
- Writing a rule to help you calculate missing numbers in a pattern
- Calculating the nth term for increasing/decreasing sequences
- Using the formula for the nth term to calculate pattern numbers
Bronze Level
In this bronze module we look at real-life situations where patterns exist. We learn to write rule connecting our two variables and how to use our rule to answer related questions.
Video 96: Outcome 1 - Linear patterns. Grab a pen and your Rigour jotter. Make sure you try all the questions!
Next steps...
For additional practice in this important outcome, try this bronze homework. To check your answers click here.
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Try this assessment under exam conditions to see if you have mastered the skill. For the answers, click here.
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Silver Level
At silver level, we move away from the real-life situations and make it more algebraic. In this module, we learn how to calculate the "nth term" for increasing sequences.
Video 97: Outcome 1 - Calculating the nth term for increasing sequences. Remember to copy down the worked examples and take notes. These will help you revise and remember!
Next steps...
For further practice try this silver homework. To check your answers click here.
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Under exam conditions test yourself with this silver assessment. For the answers, click here.
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Gold Level
At gold level we calculate the "nth term" for decreasing sequences. Watch out, this one can be tricky!
Video 98: Outcome 1 - Calculating the nth term for decreasing sequences. This is the final video in this topic. After completing the questions, remember to think about your next steps!
Next steps...
Try this gold homework if you want to master the skill! To check your answers click here.
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Try this gold assessment under exam conditions if you're tough enough! For the answers, click here.
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SQA Pastpaper Questions with video solutions
Once you have mastered the skills, why not try these past exam questions? Click on each question to play the video. Pause it when prompted to do so and have a go yourself first.
When you've finished check the solution. As a rough guide;
Intermediate 1/General = CfE 4th Level/National 4 Maths
Standard Grade General Level SQA Pastpaper Questions...
- 2013 Paper 1 Question 7
- 2012 Paper 1 Question 3
- 2011 Paper 1 Question 3
- 2010 Paper 1 Question 6
- 2009 Paper 1 Question 3
- 2008 Paper 2 Question 4
- 2007 Paper 1 Question 6
- 2006 Paper 1 Question 4
- 2005 Paper 1 Question 3
Or alternatively click here to view the pastpaper playlist - remember to hit the shuffle button!
Congratulations!
You have completed this module - well done! Remember to go back and redo any areas of weakness, that's how we improve. If you are happy with all areas, go back to the main menu and pick another topic to practice!
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