Putting fun into Functions

Introducing students to functions in the elementary grades is a long-standing practice and shows the importance that this topic plays in instilling algebraic thinking in grades K-12. Reeves challenged a group of elementary teachers to build their own function machines and to try them with their stud...

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Published in:Teaching children mathematics 2005-12, Vol.12 (5), p.250-259
Main Author: Reeves, Charles A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algebra
Cubes
Elementary school mathematics
Elementary school students
Input output
Kindergarten education
Mathematical functions
Mathematics
Mathematics education
Mathematics teachers
Pencils
Teaching methods
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Summary:Introducing students to functions in the elementary grades is a long-standing practice and shows the importance that this topic plays in instilling algebraic thinking in grades K-12. Reeves challenged a group of elementary teachers to build their own function machines and to try them with their students--three stories of the experience are recounted.
ISSN:1073-5836
2327-0780