Introduction and Broad Description of the Context and Goal of the area/ topic addressed
We encounter the concept of “sequence” every day in various aspects of our lives and in various areas of mathematics. An array is a basic and important mathematical concept that helps us understand the order and structure of data or objects.
In mathematics, an array is a sequence of numbers or objects that are arranged in a specific order. It can be a sequence of natural numbers, integers, real numbers, objects, or any other kind of elements that follow a certain pattern or rule. Strings are used to analyze and model a variety of situations, from financial calculations to analyzing sequences in our daily lives.
The general term of an array is a concept we use to describe how the elements of an array are formed. It tells us how we can calculate each element in the array based on some rule. The general term is essential for parsing and working with arrays and allows us to predict or calculate the values of any element of an array without counting all the elements one by one.
Learning Objectives and outcomes
In this presentation, we will take a closer look at how arrays work and how the general term of an array is determined, and where we can use these concepts in practical situations.
With the completion of this module trainers will be able to show learners how:
- Generating terms of a linear sequence using the rule for determining the next term and determining any term of the sequence using the general term
- finding rules for determining the next term and the general term of an array, including a visual display
- recognizing whether a sequence is arithmetic, geometric, Fibonacci, or neither.
- knowing how to determine the next term in a numerical or algebraic sequence
- developing an understanding of the world based on experiential learning
Content and Resources
Present the activities and resources that maths, ICT, art, music and teachers can use in a STEAME environment/framework, working together to identify elements that include string in real life.
Methodology and approaches for the module training presentation
Powerpoint presentation, discussion through active participation with the trainees.
Instruments/ Tools/ Supporting Material/ Resources to be used
- Lesson Plan
- Canva / PowerPoint Presentation
- Flashcards: with images and informationto help students memorize and recognize them.
- YouTube Tutorials: educational YouTube channels or specific videos.
- Interactive Websites: e.g. MathIsFun, which offers interactive lessons and quizzes.
- Online Quizzes and educational games that test students' knowledge, making learning fun and engaging.
- Examples in everyday life where the Fibonacci spiral is found (architecture, art, design, flora and fauna, man, natural phenomena, space...).
