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Arithmetic and Quadratic Number Patterns

Tell arithmetic patterns from quadratic ones using differences, build the general term for each, and read sigma notation without panic.

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identify a pattern from its differences, find its general term and calculate a required term or sum.

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Arithmetic and Quadratic Number Patterns

QUEST MATH-P1-SEQUENCES

Differences give the game away

Every number pattern question starts the same way: take the differences. What they do tells you what kind of pattern it is, and that decides every formula you use afterwards. 🔢

Do this before anything else, every time. Guessing the pattern from the numbers works until it doesn't.

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What you'll cover

  1. 1 Differences give the game awayfree preview above
  2. 2 First and second differences
  3. 3 The arithmetic general term
  4. 4 The quadratic general term
  5. 5 Sums of an arithmetic series
  6. 6 Reading sigma notation
  7. 7 A routine for any pattern question
  8. 8 The challenge
  9. 9 What to take with you

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Arithmetic and Quadratic Number Patterns: questions

How long does Arithmetic and Quadratic Number Patterns take?
About 13 minutes: 9 short lessons, 2 quick checks and a 5-question final challenge. Your progress is saved after every step, so you can stop and carry on later.
How much does Arithmetic and Quadratic Number Patterns cost?
R19, paid securely online, or 19 learning credits from your wallet. You pay once: if you don’t pass the challenge, you try again at no extra cost.
What do I need to pass?
4 out of 5 on the final challenge (80%). The quick checks along the way help you learn and do not count towards your mark.
Is the certificate accredited?
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Yes. Tap Start to learn in your phone’s browser, or send QUEST MATH-P1-SEQUENCES to 076 263 6000 on WhatsApp. It is the same MicroQuest and the same certificate either way.

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