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GCSE Maths The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence, with full model answers. Covers finding the nth term of quadratic sequences.
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence 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 The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence is a Grade 8/9+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Higher tier papers. These questions suit AQA GCSE, Edexcel GCSE, OCR GCSE, WJEC GCSE, Eduqas GCSE, CCEA GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE and OxfordAQA 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
- Second difference Halve it for the n² coefficient.
- Subtract Remove an² to leave a linear sequence.
- Combine Add the linear part.
Common mistakes in The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence
- Using the second difference directly.
- Arithmetic slips.
Try two The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence exam-style questions
1. Find the nth term of 3, 9, 19, 33. (3 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
2n² + 1
2. What constant difference identifies a quadratic sequence? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
The second difference
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence FAQs
Which exam boards include The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence?
These questions suit AQA GCSE, Edexcel GCSE, OCR GCSE, WJEC GCSE, Eduqas GCSE, CCEA GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 8/9+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.
How should I use these The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
