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Learning objective overview
Master Teaching Guide coverage for this objective.
Current NZC (2007)
NA6-7
New NZC (2026)
NZC26-P4-ALG-ER-P-Y9-11
Resources
- Dr Austin Maths - Generating Different Types of Sequence Practice GridQuestions PDF · Answers
- Dr Austin Maths - Geometric Sequences Practice GridQuestions PDF · Answers
- Beta: Ex 8.04, 153 to 155
Terminology
- pattern
- linear pattern
- quadratic pattern
- exponential pattern
- constant difference
- first differences
- second differences
- constant ratio
- sequence
Task goals
- Classify patterns by examining how consecutive terms change.
- Identify linear patterns using constant first differences.
- Identify quadratic patterns using constant second differences.
- Recognize exponential patterns by their constant ratio between consecutive terms.
Where this fits
What leads into this objective, and where it goes next.
Before
Linear number patterns and the nth term
Determining nth term of pattern or spatial pattern
Spatial patterns (including drawing next pattern and converting to pattern)
You are here
Identifying linear, quadratic, and exponential patterns
Next
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Also under NA6-7:
For teachers
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