A Detailed Lesson Plan

In Mathematics 10
(Grade 10)
I. Objectives
a. Illustrate an arithmetic sequence;
b. Determine the nth term of a given arithmetic sequence;
c. Show appreciation in arithmetic sequence.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Arithmetic Sequence
B. References: Learner’s Material in Mathematics for Grade 10 by DepEd and Google
C. Materials: PowerPoint Presentation
D. Strategies: Inductive Method
E. Skills to be Developed: defining, identifying, finding, determining

III. Lesson Proper

Teacher’s Activity Learners’ Activity

A. Preparatory Activities
 Prayer
 Greetings
 Checking of Attendance
 Checking of Assignments
 Review
What is Sequence? A sequence in which every term is created by adding or
subtracting a definite number to the preceding number is
 Motivation an arithmetic sequence.
Let me share you something, I
learned all about alchemy. Yes, you
heard it right, I am an alchemist. I
have travelled all along the Sahara
Desert to find for my treasure and finally,
here it is. I want to share you my
treasure but with one condition. Help me
finish a task so that we can able to open
the treasure box. Do you want to help
me, class?

Alright. We have here a table, help me

answer what is flash on the screen to
complete our table so that we can
open our treasure box. Is that alright to
: Yes, ma’am
you, class?

Now, let’s begin.

: (The class will do the task.)
B. Developmental Activities
1. Presentation of the lesson
Since we already complete the table, we can
open now our treasure box. Any representative
of the class may come at front and open it : (Representative of the class will open the treasure.)

Now class, what phrase has revealed in our : Arithmetic Sequence

treasure box?

That’s right! And that will be our focus

for today.

2. Discussion
We have here the definition of Arithmetic : An Arithmetic Sequence is a sequence where every
Sequence, who wants to read it? Yes? term after the first is obtained by adding a constant
called the common difference.
Is the meaning of arithmetic sequence
clear to you, class? : Yes, ma’am!
For further understanding, let’s take a look to : The number of matchsticks increases by 3 as we
the result of our activity a while ago. What do add another square.
you observe on the number of matchsticks?

: Yes, ma’am.
Great Observation! Suppose we want
to find the number of matchsticks of 20 : 4, ma’am
squares. Do you think a formula would
help us find it, class?
That’s right!

Now, what we will add to the

second term? : 3, ma’am.

Brilliant!
Which is our second term will be 4+3. How
about our third term, how many 3’s will we : We will add two 3’s, ma’am.
add?

Astonishing!
Which is our third term will be 4+3+3, : Yes, ma’am.
right?
: a4= 4+3+3+3

: a5= 4+3+3+3+3

Excellent!
Now, we will study each term and rewrite it in
another form. Our 1st term is 4+0(3), we
multiplied into zero since we don’t have 3 to
: Yes, ma’am.
add in our first term, then, for our 2nd term is
4+1(3) since we added 3 once on the first term.
Am I right, class?

Now who wants to write for the 3rd term? : 4+2(3)

Amazing!
How about the 4th term? 5th term? : 4+3(3), 4+4(3)

Excellent!
Now, we can already determine the
number of matchsticks needed to form n : An= a1+ (n-1) d
square. Will you read the formula, a1 is the first term
class? d is the common difference
n is the number of terms An is the nth
term

Thank you!
Now, let’s check from our table. We let 4 as
a1 which is the first term, n which is the
number of terms and subtracted by 1 to get
the 1 and we let 3 as d as the common
difference. Did you get it class?

Now, we can find already of how many

numbers of matchsticks in 20 squares. We : A20= 4 + (20-1)3
will now use the formula An= a1+ (n-1) d
to find it. Who wants to substitute our
 given in the formula? Yes?
Commendable! : A20 =4+(19)3 =4+ 57 =61
Who wants to solve it? Yes?
We can now conclude that we need
61 matchsticks to form 20 : Yes, ma’am.
squares. Did you get it, class?

For further understanding, let’s have

another example.
: What is the 10th term of the arithmetic sequence
Will you read it? Yes? 5, 12, 19, 26, … ?

Thank you!
Now, what is the first term of our : 5, ma’am.
sequence? Yes?

Very good!
: 7 ma’am.
Who wants to give me the common
difference? Yes?
: An= a1+ (n-1) d A10=5 + (10-1)
Exactly! 7
Now, who wants to substitute this given
in the formula? Yes?

Now, who wants to solve on the : A10= 5 +(9)7

board? Yes? = 5+54
= 59

Precisely! : Yes, ma’am.

And the value of 10th term in our
sequence is 59. Did you follow, class?

Seems like you already understand on how to

solve arithmetic sequence

3. Application
To test if you understand our topic, let’s have : Mechanics:
a game entitled “Answer 1. The class will be divided into 4 groups.
Me”. Who wants to read the 2. Representative of each group will come at
mechanics? Yes? front and get their materials for the game.
3. The teacher will give an arithmetic sequence
on screen and answer what is asked on it.
4. The first group who raise their board first and
got the correct answer will get a point.
5. The group who will get the highest points will
be the winner.
(Note: The teacher will deduct points on a group
who is noisy while doing the activity.)

Is the instruction clear to you, class? : Yes, ma’am.

Ok, we may now start.

In the arithmetic sequence :3
3,7,11,15,19, . . . :4
What is the first term?
What is the common difference? What : 99
is the 25th term of the sequence?

Is the sequence 15, 17, 19, 21, . . . : Yes

consider an arithmetic sequence?
Yes or No?
 : 16
If a1=1 and d=5, what is A4?

Is the sequence 1/2, 1, 3/2, 2, 5/2,… : Yes

consider arithmetic sequence? Yes or :½
no?
What is the common difference?

Based on the outcomes of your work, it

seems you learned a lot on our topic.

4. Generalization
To sum up what we have tackled for today, : An Arithmetic Sequence is a sequence where every
who wants to give me the definition of term after the first is obtained by adding a constant
Arithmetic Sequence? Yes? called the common difference.

: An= a1+ (n-1) d

And who wants to give me the formula of
arithmetic sequence in finding the nth
term?

Excellent!

You did master our lesson for today.

IV. Evaluation
To test your understanding on our topic for today, bring out 1 whole sheet of paper and answer the
following.

1. Find the 6th term of the arithmetic sequence 1,0,-1,-2,-3,…

2. Using the formula, which term of the arithmetic sequence is -18, given that a1=7 and a2=2?
3. Find the 9th term of the arithmetic sequence with a1=10 and d=-1/2
4. What is the 15th term of the arithmetic sequence 2,4,6,8,…?
5. The third term of a sequence is 16 and the fourth term is 20, what is the first term?

V. Assignment
For your home delight, bring out your notes and copy what is on the screen to be check tomorrow.
1. Give the definition of an arithmetic mean.
2. Find the arithmetic means between 5 and 25.