Recognizing Patterns: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet exploring the recognition of patterns within Fibonacci and other special sequences, aimed at developing reasoning and problem-solving skills for GCSE Higher students.

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Recognizing Patterns: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the next three terms in the Fibonacci sequence starting with 1, 1.
[2 marks]
2.
Given the sequence 3, 6, 12, 24, ..., find the rule governing the sequence and the 6th term.
[3 marks]
3.
Plot the graph of y=2x for x from 0 to 5. (Draw on the grid)
[2 marks]
4.
Construct a triangle with sides following the sequence 3, 5, 8. Use the grid to draw it accurately.
[3 marks]
5.
Identify the pattern in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ... and predict the 7th term.
[2 marks]
6.
Explain why the Fibonacci sequence is important in nature and provide one example.
[3 marks]
7.
Determine if the sequence 1, 4, 9, 16, ... is quadratic. Justify your reasoning.
[3 marks]
8.
Using the sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, identify the pattern and find the 10th term.
[3 marks]
9.
A sequence is defined as a(n) = 3n + 2. Write out the first five terms and identify the pattern.
[2 marks]
10.
Identify the mistake in classifying the sequence 2, 4, 8, 16, ... as geometric and explain why it is correct or not.
[3 marks]
11.
Challenge: Find a formula for the nth term of the sequence 2, 4, 8, 16, ... and prove your pattern.
[4 marks]
12.
Error Analysis: A student claims the sequence 1, 2, 4, 8, ... is arithmetic because each term increases by adding 1. Identify and correct the mistake.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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