Subject: Mathematics

Grade Level: Grade 11

Objective: Compute geometric progression

Learning across curriculum:

1) Physics - Topics such as exponential decay and growth in radioactive decay and
population growth can be related to geometric progression in mathematics. Students
can explore how the concepts of exponential growth and decay can be represented
using geometric progressions.

2) Economics - The concept of compound interest in finance can be connected to

geometric progression in mathematics. Students can analyze how compound
interest is calculated and its relationship to geometric progressions.

3) Computer Science - In computer algorithms, geometric progressions are often

used to represent the time complexity of certain algorithms. Students can explore
how geometric progressions are used in analyzing the efficiency of algorithms.

Review Motivation:

[Teaching Strategy: Interactive Quizzes]

[Instructional Materials: Quiz questions, whiteboard or projector]

1) Start the lesson with an interactive quiz on geometric progression. Use multiple-
choice questions to engage students and assess their prior knowledge on the topic.

2) Show a short video or animation illustrating real-life examples of geometric

progression, such as population growth or the spread of a virus. Discuss the
relevance of geometric progression in understanding these phenomena.

3) Conduct a role-playing activity where students act as investors and calculate

compound interest using geometric progression. Provide scenarios and let students
calculate the growth of their investments over time.

Activity 1: Exploring Geometric Progression

[Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning]

Materials: Paper, pencils, markers

Significance: This activity allows students to discover the patterns and rules of
geometric progression through hands-on exploration.

Instructions:

1) Divide the class into small groups.

2) Provide each group with a set of numbers that form a geometric progression.

3) Instruct the groups to identify the common ratio and write down the next few terms
of the progression.

4) Have each group present their findings to the class.

Rubric:

- Correct identification of the common ratio: 5 pts

- Accurate calculation of the next terms: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) Given the geometric progression 2, 6, 18, 54, ..., find the common ratio.

2) Calculate the 8th term of the geometric progression 3, 6, 12, 24, ...

3) Determine the sum of the first 5 terms of the geometric progression 4, 8, 16, 32, ...

Activity 2: Geometric Progression in Real Life

[Teaching Strategy: Problem-Based Learning]

Materials: Real-life examples of geometric progression (e.g., population growth

data, financial data)
Significance: This activity helps students apply their understanding of geometric
progression to real-life situations.

Instructions:

1) Provide students with real-life examples that can be modeled using geometric
progression.

2) Instruct students to analyze the data and identify the common ratio and initial
term.

3) Have students calculate future values or make predictions based on the geometric
progression.

Rubric:

- Correct identification of the common ratio and initial term: 5 pts

- Accurate calculations or predictions: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) The population of a town is currently 10,000 and is growing at a rate of 5% per

year. Write the population growth as a geometric progression and calculate the
population after 10 years.

2) An investment grows by 10% annually. Write the growth of the investment as a

geometric progression and calculate the value after 5 years.

3) The number of bacteria in a culture doubles every hour. Write the growth of the
bacteria as a geometric progression and determine the number of bacteria after 6
hours.

Activity 3: Geometric Progression Puzzle

[Teaching Strategy: Games and Gamification]

Materials: Geometric progression puzzle cards, timer

Significance: This activity challenges students to solve puzzles involving geometric

progressions, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Instructions:

1) Distribute the geometric progression puzzle cards to each student.

2) Set a timer and challenge students to solve as many puzzles as they can within a
given time.

3) Students must identify the missing terms in the geometric progressions on the
cards.

4) After the time is up, discuss the solutions as a class.

Rubric:

- Number of correct puzzle solutions: 5 pts per puzzle

Assessment Questions:

1) Fill in the missing terms in the geometric progression: 1, ___, 8, ___, 32, ...

2) Determine the common ratio of the geometric progression: 2, 4, 8, 16, ...

3) Write the next term of the geometric progression: 3, 6, 12, 24, ...

ANALYSIS:

Activity 1 - In this activity, students successfully identified the common ratio and
calculated the next terms of the given geometric progressions. This activity helps
students understand the patterns and rules of geometric progression.

Activity 2 - Students applied their knowledge of geometric progression to real-life

situations and made accurate calculations or predictions. This activity demonstrates
the practical applications of geometric progressionActivity 3 - Students solved
geometric progression puzzles and demonstrated their problem-solving skills. This
activity reinforces their understanding of geometric progression and challenges them
to think critically.

ABSTRACTION:

Geometric progression involves a sequence of numbers where each term is obtained

by multiplying the previous term by a constant ratio. This constant ratio determines
the growth or decay pattern of the sequence. Understanding geometric progression
helps in analyzing exponential growth and decay situations, compound interest
calculations, and time complexity analysis of algorithms.
APPLICATION:

[Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning]

Task 1 - Have students research and present real-life examples of geometric

progression in different fields such as biology, finance, and architecture. They should
explain how geometric progression is applied and its significance in these fields.

Task 2 - Ask students to design a geometric progression-based game or puzzle that

can be used to reinforce the concept to younger students. They should create clear
instructions and provide solutions for the game or puzzle.

ASSESSMENT:

[Teaching Strategy: Direct Instruction]

[Instructional Materials: Assessment questions, whiteboard or projector]

Question 1 - Calculate the 10th term of the geometric progression 3, 9, 27, 81, ...

Question 2 - Determine the sum of the first 6 terms of the geometric progression 2,
8, 32, 128, ...

Question 3 - Write the next term of the geometric progression: 5, 10, 20, 40, ...

Assignment:

[Teaching Strategy: Differentiation]

Assignment 1:

Overview for the teacher: Ask students to create a poster or infographic explaining
the concept of geometric progression. They should include examples, formulas, and
real-life applications.

Assessment question: Write a real-life scenario that can be modeled using

geometric progression. Explain the relevance of geometric progression in analyzing
the scenario.
Assignment 2:

Overview for the teacher: Assign students to research and write a short essay on
the history and development of geometric progression. They should explore its
origins, notable mathematicians who contributed to its study, and its applications in
different fields.

Assessment question: Explain how geometric progression is used in computer

algorithms. Provide an example of an algorithm where geometric progression is
relevant and explain its significance.