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Functions Activity

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
6-8
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Other Materials
Student cards
Dice (2 colors)
Copies of student worksheet
Functions and Relations SE TNS file
Resource Types
Lessons

Functions Activity

Activity Overview

Students simulate riding on an elevator to demonstrate what makes a relation a function. Students also play a game with dice and then use the data to analyze if it represents a function or non-function.

Before the Activity

Teacher needs to make copies (and laminate) "Relation and Functions Student Cards" and teacher should carefully read over Lesson Notes.

During the Activity

Teacher should review TNS file and make any changes to attached student worksheet as they feel necessary.

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
6-8
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Other Materials
Student cards
Dice (2 colors)
Copies of student worksheet
Functions and Relations SE TNS file
Resource Types
Lessons
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