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.

Concepts

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

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Additional Tags

math

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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

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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