Functions Activity Bundle | Identifying, Comparing, & Writing Functions

This functions activity bundle includes 6 classroom activities to support identifying, analyzing, and comparing functions, including writing equations for functions from tables, graphs and ordered pairs.

These hands-on and engaging activities are all easy to prep! Students are able to practice and apply concepts with these functions activities, while collaborating and having fun! Math can be fun and interactive!

Standards: CCSS (8.F.1, 8.F.2, 8.F.3, 8.F.4, 8.F.5) and TEKS (8.4C, 8.5G, 8.5I)

More details on what is included:

Six hands-on activities that can be utilized in pairs or groups of 3-4. All activities include any necessary recording sheets and answer keys.

• Card Sort: identifying functions
• Solve and Color: comparing functions
• Puzzle: writing linear equations
• Spinner Activity: distance vs. time graphs
• Cut and Paste: distance vs. time graphs
• Stations: functions unit review

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How to use this resource:

• Use as a whole group classroom activity
• Use in a small group for additional remediation, tutoring, or enrichment
• Use as an alternative homework or independent practice assignment
• Incorporate within our Functions Unit to support the mastery of concepts and skills.

Time to Complete:

• Most activities can be utilized within one class period. Performance tasks summarize the entire unit and may need 2-3 class periods. However, feel free to review the activities and select specific problems to meet your students’ needs and time specifications. There are multiple problems to practice the same concepts, so you can adjust as needed.

Looking for instructional materials? 

• Check out the corresponding Functions Unit, which includes student handouts, independent practice, assessments, and answer keys.

More 8th Grade Activity Bundles:

Unit 1: Real Number System 

Unit 2: Exponents and Scientific Notation

Unit 3: Linear Equations

Unit 4: Linear Relationships

Unit 5: Functions

Unit 6: Systems of Equations

Unit 7: Transformations

Unit 8: Angle Relationships

Unit 9: Pythagorean Theorem

Unit 10: Volume
Unit 11: Scatter Plots and Data

More 8th Grade Units:

Unit 1: Real Number System 

Unit 2: Exponents and Scientific Notation

Unit 3: Linear Equations

Unit 4: Linear Relationships

Unit 5: Functions

Unit 6: Systems of Equations

Unit 7: Transformations

Unit 8: Angle Relationships

Unit 9: Pythagorean Theorem

Unit 10: Volume
Unit 11: Scatter Plots and Data

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