Recursion Machine

Students are introduced to recursive definitions of sequences by entering a first term and a rule into a machine that generates a sequence. Students define sequences that meet a variety of different requirements, then they finish the lesson by making a sequence challenge for their classmates to solve.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: 9th - 12th Grade

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today’s Goal • Define a sequence recursively to meet certain requirements. (Reading and Writing) Additional Materials scientific calculators (as needed)