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Function Machine InteractiveFunction Machine Interactive
Publisher
Shodor Education Foundation
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
45 mins
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Independent Practice
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Function Machine

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Machines can be so helpful sometimes. A simple interactive has learners enter input values for a function machine and observe output values. These values help determine a function that represents the input-output relationship in the function machine.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

functions, function machine, function rule, input/output tables

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners record input and output values in a table
  • Resource recommends groups of two to four

Classroom Considerations

  • Scholars should be familiar with writing one-step equations
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • Includes detailed instructions for the applet
  • Provides a set of exploration questions for the activity

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.EE.C.9 HSF-IF.A.1 HSF-IF.A.2 HSF-BF.A.1.a HSF-LE.A.2

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