Chapter 5: Lessons and Activities

Activity Name Activity Description
Function Machine Students investigate very simple functions by trying to guess the algebraic form from inputs and outputs.
Linear Function Machine Students investigate linear functions by trying to guess the slope and intercept from inputs and outputs.
Sequencer Students learn about number patterns in sequences and recursions by specifying a starting number, multiplier and add-on.

Lesson Name Lesson Description
An Introduction to Sequences Introduces students to arithmetic and geometric sequences. Students explore further through producing sequences by varying the starting number, multiplier, and add-on.
Introduction to Functions Introduces the basic concept of an algebraic function.
Introduction to Linear Functions Introduces the basic concepts and definitions of linear functions.