This video introduces the concept of mathematical induction. It concentrates on the specific example
\displaystyle\sum_{k=1}^n (2k-1) = n^2
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This question appears in the following syllabi:
| Syllabus | Module | Section | Topic | Exam Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQA A-Level (UK - Pre-2017) | FP2 | Proof | Proof by induction | - |
| AQA AS Further Maths 2017 | Pure Maths | Sequences, Series and Proof | Proof by Induction | - |
| AQA AS/A2 Further Maths 2017 | Pure Maths | Sequences, Series and Proof | Proof by Induction | - |
| CBSE XI (India) | Algebra | Mathematical Induction | Proof by induction | - |
| CCEA A-Level (NI) | FP2 | Proof | Proof by induction | - |
| Edexcel A-Level (UK - Pre-2017) | FP1 | Proof | Proof by induction | - |
| Edexcel AS Further Maths 2017 | Core Pure Maths | Proof by Induction | Proof by Induction | - |
| Edexcel AS/A2 Further Maths 2017 | Core Pure Maths | Proof by Induction | Proof by Induction | - |
| I.B. Higher Level | 1 | Proof | Proof by induction | - |
| Methods (UK) | M6 | Proof | Proof by induction | - |
| OCR A-Level (UK - Pre-2017) | FP1 | Proof | Proof by induction | - |
| OCR AS Further Maths 2017 | Pure Core | Proof | Proof by Induction | - |
| OCR MEI AS Further Maths 2017 | Core Pure A | Proof | Proof by Induction | - |
| OCR-MEI A-Level (UK - Pre-2017) | FP1 | Proof | Proof by induction | - |
| Scottish Advanced Highers | M2 | Proof | Proof by induction | - |
| Scottish (Highers + Advanced) | AM2 | Proof | Proof by induction | - |
| Universal (all site questions) | P | Proof | Proof by induction | - |
| WJEC A-Level (Wales) | FP1 | Proof | Proof by induction | - |