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Operations with Functions Dice Practice Activity

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I created this operations with functions dice practice activity to give my Algebra 2 students some practice with the topic after we completed our operations with functions foldable.

I wanted a way to make practicing this a little more fun because I have to be honest: this isn’t the most exhilarating Algebra 2 topic to teach.

I spotted some foam dice in my room and ended up coming up with this activity.

Operations with Functions Dice Practice Activity

I wrote up a list of functions that I thought would operate well with one another.

handwritten problems for operations with functions lesson.

I think I had to end up adding a few more random ones to have enough for all of the students in my class.  These ended up being written on colored index cards.

Operations with Functions Dice Practice Activity

I gave each student a card and asked them to pair up.  Each pair also got a foam die and this recording sheet.

Operations with Functions Dice Practice Activity

Each pair had to decide which function to make f(x) and which function to make g(x).  Then, they rolled the foam die to determine which function operation they would have to complete.  Let’s just say they got very, very aggravated when they rolled a six!

The blank box to the right of f(x) and g(x) was meant to write the operation they were completing.  The large box was meant to show their work.  And the small, skinny box was meant to record the final answer.

As students finished a problem, they raised their hands and had them checked/stamped.  Once their work was checked, the students traded index cards and found a new partner.  

For the record, high school students get super excited about stamps!

Operations with Functions Dice Practice Activity

If I were to do this again, I would give them more problems to do because some students ended up avoiding multiplication or division.

I would also have them roll a die and evaluate the final function at that value.

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Sarah Carter teaches high school math in her hometown of Coweta, Oklahoma. She currently teaches AP Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, and Statistics. She is passionate about sharing creative and hands-on teaching ideas with math teachers around the world through her blog, Math = Love.

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12 Comments

  1. What a great way to make learning functions more fun! Thanks for the fun idea!
    Michelle
    A New Day of Learning

  2. I like this set-up for the way it gets students working with a variety of partners, moving around the room, and practicing without it feeling too much like a worksheet. Thanks!

    1. My kids definitely complain less about practicing when it doesn't look like a worksheet!

  3. What a fantastic activity! You are so creative. Thank you so much for sharing. I really appreciate the inspiration.

  4. One question I have after looking at your foldable. Don't you have your students put restrictions on the denominators so they don't become undefined?

    1. Oklahoma doesn't test on domain restrictions, so I haven't taught it in the past. I probably should, though.

  6. Thanks for the great idea. I can't wait to try it this year with my Alg. 2 classes. Keep the creative juices flowing.

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