South Carolina Academic Standards for Mathematics
Intermediate Algebra
Algebra
The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of sequences and series.
Lessons (4)
Introduces students to the ideas involved in understanding fractals.
Introduces students to arithmetic and geometric sequences. Students explore further through producing sequences by varying the starting number, multiplier, and add-on.
Introduces students to the idea of finding number patterns in the generation of several different types of fractals.
Shows students that number patterns exist in the Pascal's Triangle, and reinforces student's ability to identify patterns.
Activities (3)
Step through the generation of Sierpinski's Carpet -- a fractal made from subdividing a square into nine smaller squares and cutting the middle one out. Explore number patterns in sequences and geometric properties of fractals.
Step through the generation of Sierpinski's Triangle -- a fractal made from subdividing a triangle into four smaller triangles and cutting the middle one out. Explore number patterns in sequences and geometric properties of fractals.
Step through the tortoise and hare race, based on Zeno's paradox, to learn about the multiplication of fractions and about convergence of an infinite sequence of numbers.