standard_description: Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two input-output pairs (include reading these from a table).
problem_activity: Stage 1: Objects
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Connecting cubes
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Number Mat 1–5

Narrative
One partner builds a tower with 5–10 cubes. The other partner rolls a cube onto the number mat to figure out how many cubes to subtract. Students work together to figure out how many cubes are left.


aligns: no