Curated OER
Geometric Sequences and Series
Learn to calculate the nth term of a sequence defined by an algebraic expression. They examine geometric sequences and series, relate geometric sequences to their explicit forms, find the partial sums of a sequence in a table, and...
Curated OER
Geometric Sequences and Series
Learners find common ratios of geometric sequences on a spreadsheet. Using this data, they create scatter plots of the sequences to determine how each curve is related to the value of the common ratio. They will consider whether series...
Texas Instruments
Serious Series
High schoolers are introduced to infinite series, geometric and telescoping series as well as the relationship between the sequence of partial sums of a series and its sum. They apply symbolic capacity of their calculator and calculus to...
Curated OER
Exploring Infinite Series
Learners analyze geometric series in detail. They determine convergence and sum of geometric series, identify a series that satisfies the alternating series test and utilize a graphing handheld to approximate the sum of a series.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Geometric Series
This site provides a general overview of a geometric series.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Power Series
This site gives many different summation formulas and their expansions. Very Comprehensive site
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Power Series
Through a step-by-step process beginning with the geometric series, this lesson explains the power series. Content includes a detailed example and a learning exercise.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Sequences and Series
Hotmath provides 20 practice problems relating to sequences and series. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Geometric Sequences and Series
Twenty-eight problems present a variety of practice working with geometric sequences and series. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: The Geometric Series
The process of adding infinitely many numbers is at the heart of the mathematical concept of a numerical series. This lesson gives a tutorial on geometric series. Includes sample problems and solutions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Algebra 1 for Ccss
This is a complete, full-year Algebra 1 course with interactivity included in every lesson. Some lessons include videos, and all include interactives and inline questions that offer instant, per-answer feedback. Every lesson also has...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Geometric Sequences
Get independent practice working with geometric series. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Geometric Sequences
Richland Community College provides a lesson on geometric sequences. This site has explanations and examples of their properties.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Geometric Sequence
This MathWorld site, an online training tool, provides a definition and an example of a geometric sequence and how it operates. Other math-related topics available.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Serious Series
Students learn about geometric and telescoping series and the relationship between the sequence of partial sums of a series and its sum. They then use the CAS of their TI-89 and calculus to determine the sum of these series.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Exploring Infinite Series
In this activity, students learn to identify geometric series. They determine if a sequence converges and also learn to calculate the sum of numbers in a geometric series.
University of Vienna (Austria)
University of Vienna: Arithmetic or Geometric?
Interactive quiz in which the first few terms of a sequence are given, which then must be identified as an arithmetic or geometric sequence. After completion, the site returns a score to judge understanding of the different types of...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Sequences
An introductory tutorial on sequences, complete with important definitions, example problems and step-by-step solutions, and several practice exercises for you to complete and check. Provides good explanations and examples of arithmetic,...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Series
Using this tutorial, you'll learn to complete many tasks associated with summation, series, and sequences. Offers definitions and examples of summation notation, series, finite series, and infinite series, as well as several sample...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Arithmetic Sequences and Series
When you're finished with this tutorial you'll know what an arithmetic sequence is and how to perform tasks related to this type of sequence: find the nth term, write the formula for the nth term, and calculate an arithmetic series....
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Geometric Sequences and Series
Learn what a geometric sequence is and how to perform several related tasks: find the nth term, write the formula for the nth term, and calculate a finite geometric series. This tutorial offers definitions, example problems with...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: The Geometric Series
Comprehensive tutorial explaining the geometric series. Includes an example that the student can complete and then check online.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Progresiones
This interactive unit introduces the concepts of arithmetic and geometric progression. It shows how to obtain the terms of a progression, its general term and the sum of the terms.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series
The lesson discusses arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. The resource consists of class notes, calculator tips, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource demonstrates the origins of the formulas.