GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Sequences (Higher) Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Sequences (Higher), with full model answers. Covers arithmetic, geometric and Fibonacci-type sequences, and limits.
Sequences (Higher) exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Sequences (Higher)
Sequences (Higher) is a Grade 8/9+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Higher tier papers. These questions suit Edexcel IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Types Arithmetic, geometric, quadratic and Fibonacci-type.
- Recurrence Using a term-to-term rule.
- Limits What a sequence approaches.
Common mistakes in Sequences (Higher)
- Mixing sequence types.
- Wrong first term.
Try two Sequences (Higher) exam-style questions
1. The rule is add the previous two terms. Continue 2, 3, 5, 8. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
13, 21
2. Is 2, 6, 18 arithmetic or geometric? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Geometric
Sequences (Higher) FAQs
Which exam boards include Sequences (Higher)?
These questions suit Edexcel IGCSE.
What grade is Sequences (Higher) in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 8/9+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Sequences (Higher) questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
