Play input output games like this ‘Cupcake Catastrophe’ escape room to put the 'FUN' in functions!
Input Output Games are a ‘Sweet’ Escape!
Introduce your students to input output games like The Cupcake Catastrophe, a thrilling digital escape room that combines maths practice with problem-solving fun! In this activity, students tackle four stages, working with input/output tables to discover the hidden mathematical rule—whether it’s addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. As they complete each stage and unlock codes, they’ll sharpen their skills in a hands-on and interactive way. The resource is perfect for engaging students in maths while making learning feel like an adventure!
Included in this input output games — escape room:
- The Cupcake Catastrophe digital escape room (Google Slides format)
- The Cupcake Catastrophe digital escape room (PowerPoint format)
- Student notebook (Google Slides format)
- Student notebook (PDF format)
- Answer key
How to Implement This Function Machine Activity
Our input output games are easy to play, and this bakery-themed function machine activity is no different. Here is a step-by-step guide to get you started!
- Download both the escape room and the matching student notebook.
- Print the notebook and provide each student with a copy to assemble in the correct order.
- Ensure students have access to the digital escape room, whether this means providing each group with a device to view the slideshow or displaying it to the entire class.
- Put the escape room in ‘slideshow’ mode.
- Instruct students to read each slide and follow the instructions there and in their notebooks. All work should be completed in their notebooks.
- If students complete all parts of The Cupcake Catastrophe, a congratulatory message will appear! Collect the student notebooks as evidence of student understanding or struggle.
Download This Function Machine Activity
This function machine activity is easy to get your hands on! To claim your copy, click the drop-down arrow on the download button to grab both the student notebook and game file in the formats of your choice.
This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.
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