Math Ladder

Sequences and series worksheets Grades 11–12

Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, sigma notation, infinite series, combinations and the binomial theorem.

  1. Arithmetic sequencesFind terms of arithmetic sequences with aₙ = a₁ + (n − 1)d.
  2. Geometric sequencesFind terms of geometric sequences with aₙ = a₁ · rⁿ⁻¹.
  3. Writing the formula for a sequenceWrite the nth-term formula for arithmetic and geometric sequences.
  4. Sigma notationEvaluate sums written in sigma notation.
  5. Arithmetic seriesFind the sum of an arithmetic series.
  6. Geometric seriesFind the sum of a finite geometric series.
  7. Infinite geometric seriesFind the sum of an infinite geometric series when −1 < r < 1.
  8. Combinations (nCk)Evaluate combinations with the factorial formula, cancelling first.
  9. The binomial theoremExpand binomials and find terms with the binomial theorem.

Unit packet

One two-sided worksheet for every topic, then the unit test, with the answer key at the back. Fresh each time.

Unit test

Two problems from every topic. Pass it and move up to the next unit.