Mathematics 6

Quarter 3
Module 2
Formulates the rule in finding the nth term
using different strategies (looking for a
pattern,guessing and checking,working
backwards) e.g. 4,7,13,16,…n(the nth term
is 3n + 1).
Mathematics – Grade 6
Quarter 3 – Self – Learning Module 2: Formulates the rule in finding the nth term
using different strategies (looking for a pattern, guessing and checking, working
backwards) e.g. 4,7,13,16,…n(the nth term is 3n + 1)
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 Mathematics 6
Quarter 3
Module 2
Formulates the rule in finding the nth term using different
strategies (looking for a pattern,guessing and checking,
working backwards) e.g. 4,7,13,16,…n(the nth term is 3n + 1).
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Mathematics Grade 6 Self – Learning Module on Formulating the rule
in finding the nth term using different strategies (looking for a pattern, guessing and
checking, working backwards) e.g. 4,7,13,16,…n(the nth term is 3n + 1)!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from
Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its Officer-In-Charge Schools Division
Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A. Agustin in partnership with the Local
Government of Pasig through its mayor, Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto.
The writers utilized the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum using the Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) while overcoming their personal, social,
and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Character while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Mathematics 6 Self- Learning Module on Formulating the rule in

finding the nth term using different strategies (looking for a pattern, guessing and
checking, working backwards) e.g. 4,7,13,16,…n(the nth term is 3n + 1)!
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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectation - These are what you will be able to know after completing the
lessons in the module

Pretest - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.

Recap - This section will measure what learnings and skills that you
understand from the previous lesson.

Lesson- This section will discuss the topic for this module.

Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform.

Wrap Up- This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the
lessons.

Valuing-this part will check the integration of values in the learning

competency.

Posttest - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire
module.
 EXPECTATION

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to formulate the rule in finding the
nth term using different strategies (looking for a pattern, guessing and
checking, working backwards) e.g. 4,7,13,16,…n(the nth term is 3n + 1).

PRETEST

Directions: Study the items carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. What is the next number in the sequence 5,9,14, 20?
A.24 B. 25 C. 26 D. 27

2. Find the next number in sequence 36,30,24,18, __________?

A.12 B. 13 C. 14 D. 15

3. Supply the missing term in 10, 13, _____, 19, 22, 25.
A.15 B. 16 C. 17 D. 18

4. Find the 6th term in 11, 13, 16, 20,..?

A.30 B. 31 C. 32 D. 33

5. What will be the 9th term in the sequence 53, 48, 43, 38,…..?
A.11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14

RECAP

What is a solid figure?

Directions: Tell what space figures are the following:
1. volleyball
2. funnel
3. letter blocks
4. aquarium
5. can of milk
 LESSON

THINK AND UNDERSTAND

Example 1:
Problem:

Nikki got a low score in her Physical Test for stamina. To develop her
stamina, she decided to plan for self-designed jogging routine. On the first
week, she jogged for 10 minutes a day, and for each succeeding week, she
added 3 minutes. How many minutes a day did she jog on the 5th week?

1st week 2nd week 3rd week 4th week 5th week
10 13 16 _______ ?
How are we going to get the missing term? What pattern is used?
 Determine the order of numbers if it is ascending or descending.
 Find the difference between the consecutive terms.
 To find the missing term, use the difference between terms.

1st week 2nd week 3rd week 4th week 5th week
10 13 16 _______ ?

(13 –10 = 3) ( 16 -13 =3) ( 19 – 16 = 3) ( 21 – 19 =3)

Therefore, she jogged 21 minutes a day on the 5th week.

A list of number arranged in a row is called a number sequence. Each

number in a sequence is called a term.

Example 2:

In the sequence 4,7,10,13… find the 7th term.

Notice that the terms of the sequence have a constant difference of 3, thus it
can be guessed that the term contains 3n. And based from the 0th term must
be 1, hence, the nth term is 3n+1
1st term------- 3(1) + 1= 4
2nd term-------3(2) + 1 =7
3rd term -------3(3) + 1= 10
4th term -------3(4) + 1 = 13
5th term -------3(5) + 1 = 16
6th term -------3(6) + 1 = 19
7th term--------3(7) + 1 = 22
The 7th term then is 22.
The sequence has a difference of 3 between each number. The pattern
continues by adding 3 to the next number.
A sequence is an enumerated collection of objects (usually numbers) that
follow a certain pattern or rule.
The “nth term” is a formula that enables you to find the next term in a
sequence.
The letter “n” stands for the term, so to find the 7th term in a sequence just
substitute 7 in the formula in place of n.
The formula that you will use for finding the nth term is based on the pattern
made in the sequence.

Example 3:
Study the given sequence. Find the missing term/s.

3, 9, 15, 21, 27, ____, _____ …

6 6 6 6

Again, the sequence has a difference of 6 between each number. And the
preceding number is 3.
Thus, the rule must be 6n-3. So, what is the 6th and 7th terms?

Pattern rule

6n-3=n Multiply the common difference then subtract 3.

6(1) -3 =3 1st term

6(2) –3=9 2nd term
6(6) – 3 = 33 6th term
6(7) – 3 =39 7th term

There are also other special sequences that are common.

1. Fibonacci Sequence

0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, ...

The Fibonacci Sequence is found by adding the two numbers before it
together.
The number 2 is found by adding the two numbers before it ( 1+ 1 ).
The number 21 is found by adding the two numbers before it (8+13).
The next number in the sequence above would be 55 ( 21+34).

2. Square Numbers

1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49…

They are the squares of counting/whole numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

1x1=1 5x5= 25
2x2=4 6x6= 36
3x3=9 7x7 = 49
4x4=16 8x8= 64

3. Cube Numbers

1, 8, 27, 64, 125…

They are the cubes of counting numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

1x1x1=1
2x2x2=8
3x3x3=27
4x4x4=64
5x5x5=125
Can you figure out the next few numbers?

VALUING

Directions: Supply the words to make the statements true. Choose the
answers below.

Jogging Exercise Stamina

1. ____________ is doing anything for a long period of time without getting
too tired or giving up.
 2. __________ is a form of ___________.

ACTIVITIES

PRACTICE

Directions: Study the pattern and shade the number that will complete the
sequence.

1. 78,80,82, ___ 85 84

30 31
2. 39,36,33,___

3. 18,27,36 ,___ 54 45

4. 50,45,40 ___ 35 36

5. 1,6,11,____ 31 21

KEEP PRACTICING
Directions: Determine the nth term of each sequence, then give the next three
terms.
1. 16, 25, 36, 49….

2. 48, 44, 40, 36…

3. 5,11,17,23…

4. 3, 6, 12, 24, 48…

5. 43, 38, 33, 28…

TEST YOURSELF
Directions: Read and understand the problem below then answer what is
being asked.
 1. Albert used the rule “ double the number” to create the pattern below.
3 , 6 , 12 , 24 , …
Which pair of numbers is part of the pattern?
A. 36 , 72 C. 96 , 144
B. 48 , 72 D. 96 , 192

2. An adult volleyball league started with 19 players on its first year. The
following year , there were 23 players. On its third year, there were 27
players and the fourth year , there were 31 players. If this pattern
continues, how many players will there be on the sixth year?
A. 33 B. 35 C. 39 D. 43

WRAP UP

Directions: Answer the questions.

What is a sequence?
How do you find the nth term in a sequence?

POSTTEST

Directions: Read each item carefully. Then write the letter of the correct
answer.

___1. What is the missing term in the sequence? 82, 77, ___ 67, 62
A. 70 B. 71 C. 72 D. 73

___2. What is the rule in finding the nth term in the sequence1, 4, 9, 16?
A. 𝑛+4 B. n+5 C. nx2 D. n2

1 3 5 7
___3. What is the missing term in: , , , , ____?
10 10 10 10
8 9 10 11
A. B. C. D.
10 10 10 10

___4. What is the missing term in the sequence 4, 7, 12, 19, ___?
A. 26 B. 27 C. 28 D. 29
___5. What is the next letter A, F, K, P ___?
A. Q B. S C.T D.U
 KEY TO CORRECTION

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