Math language? Set notation is used in mathematics to communicate a process and that the same process can be represented as computer code. The concept to the loop in computer code models the approach pupils take when creating a solution set using set notation. The ability to see the task represented in multiple ways aids in understanding of the math language.

Concepts

set notation, behavior, functions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Give students programming code examples to complete as board work to assess their understanding of the code
• Once a comfort level is reached with the code, have students convert the code to set notation

Classroom Considerations

• It is important for students to understand the code language to make the connection to set notation
• The 12th in a series of 26 related resources

Pros

• Uses a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding set notation
• Includes handouts, keys, and a detailed teacher guide

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-IF.A.1 HSF-IF.A.2 HSF-IF.B.4 HSF-IF.B.5 HSF-IF.C.7.a