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Exploring Algebra with a Function Machine

Looking for inspiring, new maths ideas for your classroom? Our CSER/Maths in Schools Project Officer, Celia Coffa showcases a fun and engaging activity from our free Maths in Schools online course for Year 3-6 students that combines storytelling with mathematics concepts. The goal is to help students understand pattern growth and basic algebraic functions. The activity is introduced through a picture book, "Two of Everything: A Chinese Folktale" retold by Lily Toy Hong. Students identify and predict patterns and learn to understand the concept of doubling and halving.