Function Machines: Input, Output, and Rule
5th Grade45 min
Learning Objective
I can identify the input, output, and rule of a function machine.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The shapes that go into the top of the machine are called the input, and the shapes that come out are called the output.
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In the first machine example, the input could be any shape, but the output was always a circle of the same color.
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When two machines are connected, the output from the first machine becomes the input for the second machine, creating a two-step machine.
Practice
11 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A function machine takes numbers, adds 5, and then multiplies by 2. If the input is 3, what is the output? What are the two rules performed by the function machine?”
Teacher Guide
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