Episode 8 — Patterns and Sequences

Geometric Sequences

Learners will be able to:

• Identify the geometric sequence formed by folding a single piece of paper in half. • Explain why the thickness of the paper layers grows exponentially when folded multiple times. • Describe how the width of the paper decreases with each fold and its practical implications. • Calculate the number of layers created after each fold using the given formula (e.g. 1st fold = 2 layers, 2nd fold = 4 layers). • Apply the concept of geometric sequences to understand the limitation on paper folding.