Arithmetic or Geometric Word Problems

Use Sequence Word Problems first, then Savings and Growth Sequences and Seating and Stacking Patterns for practice. Sequence Word Problems Review asks students to write the rule first, so it works well as a check at the end.

Label 5 word problems arithmetic or geometric and solve them, like a ball bouncing from 256 cm. The directions on the page read: Write A for arithmetic or G for geometric. Show your work. Answer with a unit. The page opens with a worked example, and an answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade algebra, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

Find the starting amount and the amount added or taken away each time. Then add that step the right number of times. On Seating and Stacking Patterns, row 1 has 22 seats and each row adds 3, so row 20 has 22 + 19 times 3 seats.

Look for words such as doubles, triples, half or times as many. These mean the amount is multiplied each time, so the sequence is geometric. Arithmetic or Geometric Word Problems has students write A or G before solving.

Subtract the starting amount from the target and divide by the step, then count that many steps from the start. Savings and Growth Sequences uses this to find the day a bamboo plant reaches 165 cm.