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Function Machine: Monster Math
Function Machine: Monster Math
Function Machine: Monster Math
Function Machine: Monster Math
Function Machine: Monster Math
Function Machine: Monster Math
Function Machine: Monster Math
Function Machine: Monster Math
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"Function machine are so fun to make with third graders. This resource gives you many options for the machines. "
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mandy g.

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This is a great activity to introduce “What’s my rule?” problems, and begin algebraic thinking. The activities will work with students of all ages. I have included pre-made worksheets as well as sheets that are designed for you to add the numbers & rules. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, negative numbers….you can decide!!

Before you can begin the activities, you have to make your FUNCTION MACHINE. I have included a variety of print-outs. Any old box will work! So…print, cut, paste, and your function machine is ready to go. You will also want to cut out a few of the monsters to make a monster hat.

The function machine operator must be a monster!!! So…put on your monster hat and start growling! The kiddos will get a kick out of it!

Inside this 36 page bundle you will find:
-Plans/Directions
-Function Machine Templates
-Function Machine Pictures/Directions
-Five frames and arrows worksheets that require students to determine the function and complete the number pattern. One is designed for you to add your own numbers.
-Five input/output worksheets. One is designed for you to add your own numbers.



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Function Machine: Monster Math

Hollie Griffith
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$4.00

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What others say

"Function machine are so fun to make with third graders. This resource gives you many options for the machines. "
star
mandy g.

Description

This is a great activity to introduce “What’s my rule?” problems, and begin algebraic thinking. The activities will work with students of all ages. I have included pre-made worksheets as well as sheets that are designed for you to add the numbers & rules. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, negative numbers….you can decide!!

Before you can begin the activities, you have to make your FUNCTION MACHINE. I have included a variety of print-outs. Any old box will work! So…print, cut, paste, and your function machine is ready to go. You will also want to cut out a few of the monsters to make a monster hat.

The function machine operator must be a monster!!! So…put on your monster hat and start growling! The kiddos will get a kick out of it!

Inside this 36 page bundle you will find:
-Plans/Directions
-Function Machine Templates
-Function Machine Pictures/Directions
-Five frames and arrows worksheets that require students to determine the function and complete the number pattern. One is designed for you to add your own numbers.
-Five input/output worksheets. One is designed for you to add your own numbers.



This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Function Machine: Monster Math
Rated 5 out of 5
October 7, 2025
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Function machine are so fun to make with third graders. This resource gives you many options for the machines.
mandy G.
1,777 reviews • Mississippi
Grades taught: 3rd
Rated 5 out of 5
April 18, 2025
This was great math practice and my students were engaged.
Shannon Arellano
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375 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
September 4, 2022
Love this visual.
920 reviews
Grades taught: K
Rated 5 out of 5
July 13, 2022
This really helped my students understand this math concept.
Alyssa D.
234 reviews
Grades taught: 1st
Rated 5 out of 5
June 23, 2022
My students enjoyed this activity. Relationship tables are difficult to bring to real-world life, but this was fun!
Rebecca K.
115 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 4 out of 5
March 5, 2022
Students LOVED this!! It made teaching patterns and functions interactive and engaging!
Karin O.
1,221 reviews
Grades taught: 4th, 5th
Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 4 out of 5
May 21, 2021
Thank you
97 reviews
Grades taught: 1st
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Rated 5 out of 5
May 10, 2021
Great hands-on visual!
Whitney V.
85 reviews

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