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Monster Frog Function Machine
Elementary schoolers use a function machine in order to help them look at the relationship between input and output, and to look at the rule for the change. The machine is actually a cardboard box, and it serves quite well for the lesson...
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Algebra
Students practice using a function machine online to help them with functions. They examine the relationship between input and output. They discover the rule for the change when completing these types of problems.
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The Function Box
Pupils explore arithmetic and numerical patterns. After observing a teacher created function box, students describe a pattern and predict what will "come out" of the function box. They explore patterns such as geometric shapes,...
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Addends with Spiffy
Young scholars solve single variable equations. In this missing addend lesson, students solve problems with missing addends. Young scholars create a function box to help study numerical reasoning.
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The Beauty of Number Patterns
Teaching your child about patterns can be a fun and motivating experience.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Running a Function Machine
The connected machine is a single function that takes an input, runs it through the network inside and produces an output. You control a network of function machines along with the input and the operation performed by each machine to...