TCA Math 15 Probability A



TCA Math 36 Sequences and Series

Overview of Assignment:

For this assignment, you will complete one online math tutorial. After completing the tutorial, you will take online quizzes.

Supplies that you will need for this assignment:

• Pencil

• Calculator

• This handout

• Computer with internet access

Assignment…

1. On the TCA website, go to STEP 4: Review your skills.

2. Click on Math Lessons. Numerous lessons are listed.

3. Click on the lesson SEQUENCES AND SERIES.

This topic may be new to you. READ through the tutorial slowly and carefully. When finished with each page, click on the arrow at the top of the page to go to the next page. As you read through the tutorial answer the following questions.

a) What is a sequence?

b) What is a series?

c) What is the formula to find the nth term of an arithmetic sequence?

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What does “a” stand for?

What does “d” stand for?

d) What is the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series?

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e) What is the formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence?

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What does “r” stand for?

f) What is the formula for the sum of a geometric series?

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g) What is the formula for an infinite geometric series where [pic]?

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4. When you finish the online tutorial, you will be prompted to take skill quizzes specific to this lesson.

Click on the Quiz A. Read and answer each of the 11 questions carefully. Click on the circle next to the answer that you choose. Be careful when answering as you may NOT change your answer. Use the space below to do your calculations. (You WILL have calculations.)

5. When finished, record your score here:

6. Click on quiz B. Read and answer each of the 10 questions carefully. When finished, record your score here:

7. Click on quiz C. Read and answer each of the 10 questions carefully. When finished, record your score here:

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