NCTM
Grades 3-5
Algebra
Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols
Lessons (2)
Students will graph input/output pairs from a simple linear function in order to gain an understanding of basic linear functions.
Introduces the basic ideas needed for understanding functions.
Activities (2)
Create graphs of functions and sets of ordered pairs on the same coordinate plane. This is like a graphing calculator with advanced viewing options.
Give input to the Whole Number Cruncher and try to guess what it did from the output it generates. This activity only generates multiplication and addition functions to avoid outputting any negative numbers. Whole Number Cruncher is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.