Function machines lesson

This is a lesson on function machines which includes a powerpoint, workbook and treasure hunt. Objectives include finding outputs of function machines, inputs of function machines(using inverse operations), operations and creating expressions using function machines.

This is a time saving resource for busy teachers. You should be able to teach a lesson with hardly any preparation (mainly printing).

Fully differentiated objectives:

Blue: Find the output of a function machine
Gold:Use inverse operations to find the input of a function machine
Red:Find the operations of a function machine
Challenge (Purple): Use function machines to create expressions

This resource includes:
• A PowerPoint
• A differentiated Work booklet that includes self-assessment sections
•A treasure hunt for using inverse operations to find the input of a function machine
• Full answers

The PowerPoint includes the following format:
• Objective and levels
• A “how to teaching portion” with animated examples
•A miniwhiteboard AFL check
•Answers to the booklet questions
• Plenary (with answers)

You can input your own grades to reflect your own schools assessment criteria. In the word booklet (in the first table) if you input a grade (e.g the blue section) it should automatically change the rest of that colour into the same grade.

This will take up a whole lesson at least.

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