Use input and output activities like this additive and multiplicative patterns match-up game to give your students practice thinking algebraically.
Match-Up Input and Output Activities Engage Students
Ditch the worksheets for this fun additive and multiplicative patterns match-up activity! This resource challenges students to connect a table of values, an equation and the missing output value, reinforcing their understanding of mathematical relationships. With hands-on practice, students will develop their skills in solving equations and analysing patterns while enjoying the challenge of finding the missing value. Input and output activities like this one encourage problem-solving and critical thinking in a dynamic, student-friendly way.
Included in this resource:
- Instructions
- 12 input/output table cards
- 12 equation cards
- 12 missing value cards
- Recording sheet
- Answer key
- Black-and-white version
Playing This Input Output Game
This input output game is easy to prepare and play. Here are some instructions to get your students learning!
- Download and print the resource in the format of your choice.
- Print and cut out the cards. We recommend printing on cardboard and then laminating them for longevity.
- Give each student a copy of the recording sheet.
- Tell students to mix the three sets of cards individually, and then spread them out in three different sections.
- Students match a table card, an equation card, and a missing value card and then record the match on their recording sheets.
- The answer key can be used to check student answers.
Input and output activities like this one shine in guided groups and maths stations, but can be used for individual practice as well.
How to Download Our Input Output Activities
To download this and other input output activities, click the drop-down arrow on the ‘download’ button. From there, choose between the PDF and Google Slides versions of this resource.
This resource was created by Lorin Davies, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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