Let the fantastic wealth of resources below teach you all about the Geometric Series.
Covers the whole of the AH Maths course
Created by an experienced maths teacher
Resources used with students in Scottish Secondary Schools
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A sound understanding of the Geometric Sequence is essential to ensure exam success.
Study at Advanced Higher Maths level will provide excellent preparation for your studies when at university. Some universities may require you to gain a pass at AH Maths to be accepted onto the course of your choice. The AH Maths course is fast paced so please do your very best to keep on top of your studies.
For students looking for extra help with the AH Maths course in 2019/20 you may wish to consider subscribing to the fantastic additional exam focused resources available in the Online Study Pack.
We hope you find this website useful and wish you the very best with your studies in 2019/20.
Please find below:
1. AH Maths Past Exam Worksheets by Topic
3. Sequences & Series Resources
4. MIA Text Book Questions – Sequences & Series
6. AH Maths Past & Practice Papers
7. AH Maths Past Paper Questions by Topic
8. AH Maths Recommended Text Book
9. Exam Focused Online Study Pack – For students looking for a ‘good’ Pass
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1. AH Maths Past Paper Exam Worksheets by Topic
Thanks to the SQA for making these available. The worksheets by topic below are an excellent study resource since they are actual SQA past paper exam questions.
Clear, easy to follow, step-by-step worked solutions to all SQA Higher Maths Questions below are available in the Online Study Pack.
2. Links and Exam Formulae
AH Maths - Home Page Link | HERE |
AH Maths - Whole Course Link | HERE |
AH Maths - Exam Formula List | HERE |
Higher Maths - Exam Formulae List | HERE |
AH Maths - Complete Formula List | HERE |
SQA Full Course Content and Outline | HERE |
3. Sequences & Series Resources
Thanks to the author(s) for making these available.
Sequences & Series Theory Guide 1 | HERE |
Sequences & Series Theory Guide 2 | HERE |
Sequences & Series HSN Summary Notes | HERE |
4. MIA Text Book Questions – Sequences & Series
Recommended questions from the Maths In Action (2nd Edition) by Edward Mullan text book are shown below.
Worked solutions to all questions below are available in the Online Study Pack.
Subtopic _______________________________ | Page Number _____________ | Exercise ______________ | Recommended Questions __________________________ |
Arithmetic Sequences | Page 151 | Exercise 9.1 | Q1a-f,2a-f,Q3,Q4,Q6 |
Finding Sum - Arithmetic Sequence | Page 153 | Exercise 9.2 | Q1a,b,c,Q3a-d,Q4a,b,Q5a |
Geometric Sequence | Page 156 | Exercise 9.3 | Q1a-e,Q2,Q3,Q5 |
Finding Sum - Geometric Sequence | Page 159 | Exercise 9.4 | Q1a-f,Q2a-d,Q3a-d,Q4 |
Finding Sum to Infinity | Page 162 | Exercise 9.5 | Q1,2,3,4,6 |
Sigma Notation | Page 168 | Exercise 10.1 | Q1a-e,Q2a-e |
5. About Geometric Sequences
For a more detailed explanation, please first read the Theory Guides above.
In a geometric series, consecutive terms change by a constant factor:
a, ar, ar², …
The factor r is called the common ratio
The nth term of a geometric series is:
Exam Formulae
In the AH Maths exam the formulae below are given:
Exam Question
Source: SQA AH Maths Paper 2012 Question 2.
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6. AH Maths Past & Practice Papers
Thanks to the SQA for making these available.
Worked solutions to SQA Exam Questions available in the Online Study Pack.
Year ____ | Paper Type _________________ | Exam Paper ______________ | Marking Scheme _______________________________________ |
2019 | AH Specimen | Specimen | Marking Scheme |
2019 | Advanced Higher | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme |
2018 | Advanced Higher | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme |
2017 | Advanced Higher | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme |
2016 | Advanced Higher | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme |
2016 | AH Specimen | Specimen | Marking Scheme |
2016 | AH Exemplar | Exemplar | Marking Scheme |
2015 | Advanced Higher | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme |
2014 | Advanced Higher | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme |
2013 | Advanced Higher | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme |
2012 | Advanced Higher | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme |
2011 | Advanced Higher | Exam Paper | Marking Scheme |
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2001 | Advanced Higher | Exam Paper |
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7. AH Maths Past Paper Questions by Topic
Thanks to the SQA for making these available.
Questions and answers have been split up by topic for ease of reference.
Worked solutions to all SQA questions below available in the Online Study Pack.
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8. AH Maths Text Book – Maths In Action (2nd Edition) by Edward Mullan
A fully revised course for the new Curriculum for Excellence examination that is designed to fully support the course’s new structure and unit assessment. A part of the highly regarded Maths in Action series, it provides students with a familiar, clear and carefully structured learning experience that encourages them to build confidence and understanding.
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9. Exam focused Online Study Pack
Through step-by-step worked solutions to exam questions available in the Online Study Pack we cover everything you need to know about the Geometric Sequence to pass your final exam.
As well as students studying Advanced Higher Mathematics, the resources will benefit young adults studying A-Level Mathematics and undergraduates who need a little extra help. Particular benefit will be to students who have gained a ‘Conditional’ University place and are therefore required to pass in order to gain entry onto the course of their choice.
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Topic Links
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