Semi – Detailed Lesson Plan in Mathematics 10

Content Standard:
The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of sequences, polynomials and
polynomial equations.

Performance Standard:
The learner is able to formulate and solve problems involving sequences, polynomials
and polynomial equations in different disciplines through appropriate and accurate
representations.

Learning Competency:
The learner determines arithmetic means and nth term of an arithmetic sequence.
Learning Competency Code: M10AL-Ib-c-1

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the session, the students should be able to:
A. define arithmetic sequence by obtaining the common difference;
B. apply the formula of the arithmetic sequence in finding the nth terms; and
C. appreciate the importance of the formula of an arithmetic sequence.  

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: The Arithmetic Sequence

B. Time Frame: One session
C. Materials: Textbooks, Visual Aids, Chalk, and etc.
D. Reference: Teachers Guide Grade 10 Math (pages 15 – 20)  
Learner Module Grade 10 Math (pages 9 – 18)
E. Values: Cooperation
F. Strategies: Inquiry Approach, Direct Instruction
III. STRATEGIES/ PROCEDURES
A. Preliminary Activities
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Classroom Management
4. Checking of Attendance
B. Developmental Activities
1. Motivation
The teacher calls students randomly to answer the following questions.
Each item below shows a pattern. Answer the given questions.
a. What is the next shape
 b. What is the next number?
What is the 10th number?

0, 4, 8, 12, 16, ___

c. What is the next number?
What is the 8th number?

9, 4, -1, -6, -11, ____

d. What is the next
number?
What is the 12th
number?

1, 3, 9, 27, 81, _____

e. What is the next

number?
What is the 7th
number?

160, 80, 40, 20, 10, _____

2. L
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The teacher discuss the definition of the arithmetic sequence then illustrate
an example of a sequence in which there is a common difference to define further
the definition  of the sequence.
An arithmetic sequence is a sequence where every term after the first is obtained
by adding a constant called the common difference. Common Difference is the difference
between any two consecutive terms.

A.    15, 25, 35, 45      1, 3, 5, 7, . . .

(Finite Sequence) (Infinite Sequence)

45 – 35 = 10 7–5=2
35 – 25 = 10 5–3=2
25 – 15 = 10 3–1=2
Common Difference is 10 Common Difference is 2
 3. Activity
The teacher calls students randomly to identify if the following is an
example of arithmetic sequence.
1. 3, 7, 11, 15, 19
2. 4, 16, 64, 256
3. 1, 0, 1, 2, 3
4. 48, 24, 12, 6, 3, ...
5. 9.5, 7.5, 5.5, 3.5, ...

Answer:
1. Arithmetic Sequence
2. Not
3. Arithmetic Sequence
4. Not
5. Arithmetic Sequence

The teacher will illustrate the formulated formula of the arithmetic

sequence. Then, give an illustrative example of a sequence where the formulated
formula of the arithmetic sequence can be applied.

an = a1 + (n – 1)d

where:
an = nth term
a1 = first term
n = number of term from a1 to an
d = common difference
Example 1:
Find the 14th terms of the sequence 5, 7, 9, 11, . . .

Solution:  a1 = 5     n = 14      d = 2       an = ?

Substitute in the formula   an = a1 + (n – 1)d
                                      a14 = 5 + (14 – 1)2
                                            a14 = 5 + (13)2
                                            a14 =  5 + 26
                                            a14 = 31
  
 Example 2:
In the arithmetic sequence -7, -4, -3-1, 2, ..., what term is 44

Solution:  an =  44   n = ?      d  =  3  a1 = -7

Substitute in the formula   an = a1 + (n – 1)d
                                            44 =  -7  + (n – 1)3
                                            44 =  -7  + 3n – 3
                                            44 =  -10 + 3n
                                            3n = 44 + 10
                                        3n/3  = 54/3
                                             n  =   18

Example 3:
Find the 42nd term of the sequence 5, 10, 15, 20, …

Solution:  a1 = 5     n = 42      d = 5       an = ?

Substitute in the formula   an = a1 + (n – 1)d
                                      A42 = 5 + (42 – 1)5
                                            A42 = 5 + (41)5
                                            A42 =  5 + 205
                                            A42 = 210
Example 4:
Which term of the arithmetic sequence is -18, given that a1 = 7 and a2 = 2?

IV. ASSESSMENT

            Answer the following.

1. Find the 11th term of the sequence  3, 4, 5, …
2. If a1 = 5,  an = 395, and  d = 5, find the value of n.
3.
  

V. ASSIGNMENT / AGREEMENT

            Study in advance the Sum of Arithmetic Sequence.