Appendix F. 4S Self-Learning Module 3
Appendix F. 4S Self-Learning Module 3
Appendix F. 4S Self-Learning Module 3
Mathematics 10
10
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 3
Finding the Sum of the Terms of
a Given Arithmetic Sequence
MELCs-aligned
Integrates 4S of
learning
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
WHAT THIS MODULE IS ABOUT
Note to the Teacher/Facilitator iii
Note to the Learner iii
Note to the Parents/Guardian iii
How to Learn from this Module iv
REVIEW vii
WRAP-UP 11
POST TEST 12
ANSWER KEY 13
REFERENCES 14
What this Module is About
Welcome to the Mathematics Grade 10 Self-Learning Module on finding the sum of the
terms in a given arithmetic sequence.
This Self-Learning Module was designed and developed by the researcher and reviewed by
selected experts from Department of Education who handled Mathematics subjects. The writer/s utilized
the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC)
in developing this instructional resource.
Module Developers: Paul John E. Calam (researcher) and Dr. Maria Antonieta A. Bacabac (adviser)
This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Further, this material is guided with the 4S Learning Cycle model,
namely: Sense making, Showing of representation, Solution and explanation, and Summarization. Also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st-century skills while taking into consideration their needs
and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the self-
learning module:
To achieve the objectives in this self-learning module, you are to do the following:
1. Take your time reading the lessons carefully.
2. Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises diligently.
3. Answer all the given tests and exercises.
Learning Outcomes
PRETEST
Directions: Identify what is being asked in each question. Write your answer in your paper.
REVIEW
A. Can you fill in the Blank?
3 __ __ __ 23
3,8,13,18,23 3 + 8 + 13 + 18 + 23
Figure 1 Figure 2
Does the activity help you identify the similarities and differences of arithmetic sequence and arithmetic
series? How will you differentiate the two figure? If nothing bothers you, let’s now have a brief discussion on
arithmetic sequences and arithmetic series.
Illustrations
1. 3, 8, 13, 18, 23 This is an arithmetic sequence.
3 + 8 + 13 +18 +23 If you wish to find the sum of an arithmetic
sequence it is now called as arithmetic series.
LESSON
Series is an indicated sum of terms in a sequence. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 is an arithmetic sequence, this follows
that 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10 is an arithmetic series. Arithmetic series refers to the sum of the terms in a
given arithmetic sequence. 𝑆𝑛 is a notation used for arithmetic series, where 𝑆 is for sum and 𝑛 is for the first
nth term. The summation notation is also used to express arithmetic series.
𝑆𝑛 𝑆3 𝑆10
Sigma notation is used to express the sum of an arithmetic series more easily and conveniently.
Like the series 2 + 4 + 6, +8, +10, + … + 20 it can be expressed as
. “The sum of 2n as n goes from 1 to 10”, this is how the expression be read. Study the
Last val ue of n
The formula in getting the terms of the
sequence
Firstvalue of n
There are two Notation we can use to present the sum arithmetic
series:
i. ( 𝑆𝑛 ) the sum of the nth termand;
ii. ∑ Sigma or the summation symbol.
In this part of the Module you will be learning on how to interpret the sum of the terms in a given
arithmetic sequence which was expressed in the two notation symbol. In the later part, you will be asked to
express the given arithmetic series in its notation symbol.
Solution: Explanation
𝑆10 Write what is asked in the problem.
𝑆10 = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5+6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10 𝑆10 means the sum of the first 10 term of the
sequence. In the sequence, the first 10 terms
are 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and we simply add
the terms to express its sum.
𝑆10 = 55 Add all the numbers from 1 to 10.
Therefore: 𝑆10 or the sum of the first 10 terms in the sequence is 55.
Solution: Explanation
𝑆20 Write what is asked in the problem.
𝑆20 = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10 + 11 + 12 + 𝑆20 means the sum of the first 20 term of the
13 + 14 + 15 + 16 + 17 + 18 + 19 + 20 sequence. In the sequence, the first 20 terms
are
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20
and we simply add the terms to express its sum.
𝑆20 = 210 Add all the numbers from 1 to 20.
Therefore: 𝑆20 or the sum of the first 20 terms in the sequence is 210.
Example 3. Find the sum of the arithmetic series expressed by .
Solution: (To find the sum of the arithmetic series expressed by sigma notation above, find the 10
terms first using the term formula where n start from 1 up to 10.)
Solution: Explanation
To solve the problem, identify the 15 even numbers
first before getting its sum.
2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28,30 First 15 even numbers.
2 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 10 + 12 + 14 + 16+18 + 20 + 22 + 24 + 26 + Its corresponding series. Add all 15 numbers
28 + 30 = 240
(To find its summation notation use your knowledge in
getting the general formula of an arithmetic sequence.)
Therefore, = 240.
Example 5. Find the sum of the first 20 terms in the sequence whose 𝑎1 = −5 and 𝑑 = 3.
Solution: Explanation
Sum formula if 𝑎𝑛 is unknown.
Substitute 𝑛 = 20, 𝑎1 − 5 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑 = 3.
Solution: Explanation
Find n when 𝑎 𝑛 = 122 What is asked on the problem.
Let 𝑎1 = 8, 𝑑 = 6, and 𝑎 𝑛 = 122 Assumptions based on the given.
𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑 General formula of an arithmetic sequence
122 = 8 + (𝑛 − 1)6 Substitute the known quantities
122=8+6n – 6 Apply the distributive property
Are the examples clear to you? If you have some confusions and questions in mind don’t hesitate to
ask your teacher or your facilitator for clarification. You can also ask your classmate or friends for
help in understanding the concept that is unclear to you. If you don’t have problem with the topic you
may now proceed to the next section.
ACTIVITIES
a. Complete the table below using the given figures. Look for a pattern and then create the next three figures.
New number of coins
Figure Number Term Number Number of Coins minus previous number
of coins
1 1 1 -
2 2 4 4–1=?
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
b. Complete Column 4.
c. Write the numbers in Column 3 in ascending order.
d. Find the common difference between any two consecutive terms in the sequence.
e. Explain your answers.
1. 4.
2.
3. 5.
ACTIVITY 3. SYNTHESIZING
Answer each of the following.
1. How do you define arithmetic series?
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2. Compare and contrast arithmetic series and arithmetic sequence using a Venn
diagram.
3. In your own words, why is there a need to use 𝑆𝑛 and ∑ notation to express the sum of
the terms in a given arithmetic sequence or the arithmetic series?
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Problem 1: A mosaic in the shape of an equilateral triangle is 25 feet on each side. Each tile in the mosaic is
in the shape of an equilateral triangle, 12 inches to a side. The tiles are to alternate in color. How
many tiles of each color will be needed?
I. Sense-making
1. Review Prior Knowledge
3,8,13,18,23 3 + 8 + 13 + 18 + 23
Figure 1 Figure 2
1. What are the data needed in order to determine the number of tiles of each color
needed?
2. How will you find the number of tiles of each color needed?
Solve the problem and explain where you get the value of the variables
you substitute in the formula.
IV. Synthesizing
1. Discuss the mathematical concepts applied to solve the problem.
Problem 2. A conference hall has 20 rows of seats. The first row contains 20 seats, the second row contains 22 seats,
the third row contains 24 seats, and so on. How many seats are there in the last row? How many seats are
there in the conference hall?
I. Sense-making
1. Review Prior Knowledge
a. What is a sequence? _______________________________________
b. What is the difference between a sequence and a series? ______________________________
c. Provide an example of a sequence and a series to illustrate their differences. ______________
2. What are the data needed in order to determine the total number of seats?
3. How will you find the number of seats in the conference hall?
Solve the problem and explain where you get the value of the variables
you substitute in the formula.
IV. Synthesizing
2. Discuss the mathematical concepts applied to solve the problem.
WRAP-UP
This module covers the lesson on arithmetic series and how they are illustrated in real life
situations. You learned to:
1) define arithmetic series;
2) illustrate the sum of the terms in a given arithmetic sequence;
3) differentiate arithmetic series from arithmetic sequence;
4) provide the arithmetic series expressed by a summation notation;
5) derive the formula in finding the sum of the terms of the given arithmetic sequence
6) compute the sum of the terms of the given arithmetic sequence
7) solve problems involving sum of a given arithmetic sequence
8) show appreciation on the concept of arithmetic series in a real life situation
POSTTEST
Directions: Identify what is being asked in each question. Show your complete solution with
explanation on each problem. Write your answer in your paper.
1. If the sum of the arithmetic series is 690, the first term is 19 and the last term is
96, how many terms are there in a sequence?
A. 9 B. 10 C.11 D.12
2. What is the sum of the eight term of an arithmetic sequence whose 𝑎3 =
7 and 𝑎5 = 11?
A. 48 B. 80 C. 104 D. 168
3. Which of the following does not illustrate arithmetic sequence?
A. natural numbers B. even numbers C. prime numbers D. odd numbers
4. What is the sum of the numbers between 1 and 100 which are divisible by 6?
A. 714 B. 816 C. 917 D. 918
5. What is the sum of all odd numbers from 1 to 50?
A. 625 B. 637.5 C. 1250 D. 1275
6. Which of the following represents the arithmetic series of the multiples of 3
between 9 and 30?
A. 9 + 15 + 18 + 21 + 24 + 27 + 30 B. 9,18,27
C. 15 + 18 + 21 + 24 + 27 D. 15 + 18 + 21 + 24 + 27 + 30
7. What is the sum of the first 20 terms in an arithmetic sequence whose first term
is -122 and the common difference is 9?
A. −4150 B. −730 C. 730 D. 4150
8.Grade 10 students are tasked to form a triangular pyramid out from 400 blocks.
How many layers of blocks can be made if there are 39 blocks in the bottom
and only 1 block at the top of the pyramid?
A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25
9. Ms. Covie spends her time during home quarantine in a legit online business
selling RTW items. During the first week of her business, she receives 7 orders
from 7 costumers. In the second week, her 7 costumers and 5 new costumers
order items she is selling. Amazingly in the third week of her business, another
5 added in her costumer’s list who also order items weekly. If this patterns
continue, how many items Covie sold in the entire eight weeks of her business.
A. 19 B. 35 C. 42 D. 43
10. Which of the following is the first 5 terms of an arithmetic sequence whose 𝑆𝑛 =
966, 𝑎1 = 17 and 𝑎𝑛 = 121?
A. 25,33,41,49,57 B. 17,22,27,32,37 C. 17,25,33,41,49 D. 17,20,23,26,29
KEY TO CORRECTION
Activity 1:
Activity 2:
I.
1. 1+2+3+4+5 = 15 6. 1+2+3+…+80 = 3240
2. 1+2+3+…+15 = 120 7. 1+2+3+…+88 = 3916
3. 1+2+3+…+25 = 325 8. 1+2+3+…+77 = 3003
4. 1+2+3+…+70 = 2485 9. 1+2+3+…+95 = 4560
5. 1+2+3+…+56 = 1596 10. 1+2+3+…+100 = 5050
II.
1. 5+7+9+11+13+15+17+19
2. 4+5+6+7+8+9+10+11
3. -2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16
4. 3+6+9+12+15+18+21+24+27+30+33+36+39+42+45
5. 6+2-2-6-10-14-18-22-26-30
Activity 3:
Answer may vary
Activity 4:
Answer may vary
Pretest Posttest
1. b 1. d
2. d 2. b
3. c 3. c
4. b 4. b
5. d 5. d
6. b 6. b
7. b 7. b
8. a 8. c
9. c 9. a
10. c 10. C
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