Super Simple Function Machines & Function Tables Functional Math Special Ed

These special education worksheets are part of a super simple math curriculum for special education that covers Function machines and function tables. They are based on state-extended learning standards.

What is Super Simple?

• Super simple indicates that it is intended for students working at a K-1 level and need maximum support.
• Problems are simplified.
• Pictures are used throughout.
• Intended for students in self-contained settings.
• Printable and digital activities for more practice.

The first unit covers function machines. Students will learn:

• What the output of the machine is given an input
• What the input of the machine is given an output
• What the function rule is for the machine

The second unit covers similar information but uses a table format.

• Identify parts of a function table
• Identify the output values in the table
• Identify the input values in the table
• Fill in missing outputs in the table

Use pictures and numbers. Uses real-world examples.

Students have many opportunities to engage in repeated information on what a function machine does, reading and understanding function tables, and the relationship between inputs and outputs. This repetition helps students connect to this important and often abstract information.

The activities come in 2 versions:

• Cut and paste the answers
• Circle the correct answers

In addition, many of the activities and assessments include differentiated versions.

See the preview for a more detailed look at the contents.

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Super Simple Function Machines and Tables Units Include:

⭐ Each unit comes in two complete files: one in color and one in black and white.

In the zipped folder, you will find:

• 5 days of lesson plans for each unit
• Activities in color
• Activities in black and white
• Voice-recorded PowerPoint shows
• Super Simple Function Machines PowerPoint to use with activities
• Super Simple Function Tables PowerPoint to use with activities
• Links and directions for digital activities

Super Simple Function Machines and Tables Activities PRINT & DIGITAL:

• Vocabulary board (no vocabulary cards in this unit)
• 5 Group Activities
  • The Clothing Picker (match the clothing to the weather)
  • The Doubler (doubles any object)
  • Shape Expander (takes a shape and makes it bigger)
  • The Card Shark (turns a red card into a black card)
  • Farmer Brown (match animal to sound)

• Find the output of the function machine (5 worksheets)
• Find the input of the function machine (5 worksheets)
• Find the function rule of the function machine (5 worksheets)
• Identify inputs and outputs on a function table (6 worksheets)
• Find the output on the function table (5 worksheets)
• Find the input on the function table (5 worksheets)
• Fill in the missing outputs on the function table
• Assessment

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Much of what I have learned about curriculum development is incorporated in these units. For example, do not be afraid of repetition. It is critical that students with significant disabilities get to experience material over several days to be able to fully assimilate what is being taught. Also, adding visual supports to your printables and class activities helps students be able to pay more attention to the content you are presenting rather than the mechanics of what is expected. Finally, ask questions. Good questions!! Regardless of the material, if we can ask students good questions it will push them to think more deeply than before.