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Curated OER

Instantaneous Rate of Change of a Function

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Pupils draw the graph of a door opening and closing over time. They graph a given function on their calculators, create a table of values and interpret the results by telling if the door is opening or closing and evaluate the average...
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Curated OER

Identifying Linear Functions from Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Keep your mathematicians engaged using this group linear functions activity. Each of ten groups receives two graphs with both an image and equation, as well as a "who has" phrase to call out the next graph. Scholars stay on their toes as...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Introduction to Linear Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Introduce your algebra learners to linear and quadratic functions. Learners compare the differences and relate them back to the equations and graphs. Lead your class to discussions on the properties of a function or a constant slope...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Function Rules

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Function machines are a great way to introduce the topic of functions to your class. Here, you will explore the input and output to functions both using numerical and non-numerical data. Learners are encouraged to play with different...
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Curated OER

A Sum of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Collaborative learners will see the geometric addition of functions by graphing the sum of two graphed curves on the same coordinate plane. This task then naturally flows into giving learners the algebraic representation of the curves...
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EngageNY

Representing, Naming, and Evaluating Functions (Part 2)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Notation in mathematics can be intimidating. Use this lesson to expose pupils to the various ways of representing a function and the accompanying notation. The material also addresses the importance of including a domain if necessary....
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Code.org

Creating Functions with Parameters

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The pupils practice modifying parameters in a function to add variations to their under the sea scene. The resource also introduces random number functions that alter the scene every time the program runs.
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Code.org

Creating Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Quit repeating yourself ... you can make this simpler! Rather than repeating the same set of code over and over, class members learn to build and call functions in a series of challenges in App Lab. In the end, they combine functions to...
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EngageNY

More Examples of Functions

For Teachers 8th Standards
Discrete or not discrete? Individuals learn about the difference between discrete and non-discrete functions in the fourth installment of a 12-part module. They classify some examples of functions as being either discrete or non-discrete.
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Curated OER

Functions - Intro and Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Define the terms domain, range, function, vertical limit test, and linear function notation with your class. They can then, graph several equations applying the vertical line test to determine which are and which are not functions, write...
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EngageNY

Four Interesting Transformations of Functions (Part 4)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
What do you get when you cross piecewise functions with transformations?  An engaging lesson! The conclusion of a four-part series on the transformations of functions asks class members to apply transformations to piecewise functions...
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EngageNY

Graphing the Logarithmic Function

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Teach collaboration and communication skills in addition to graphing logarithmic functions. Scholars in different groups graph different logarithmic functions by hand using provided coordinate points. These graphs provide the basis for...
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EngageNY

Tangent Lines and the Tangent Function

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Construct tangent lines and make the connection to tangent functions. An informative lesson reviews the geometry origins of the tangent function. Pupils use that information to determine how to construct a tangent to a circle from a...
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Curated OER

Function Graphing--ID: 8252

For Teachers 9th
Those graphing calculators can be tricky; good thing Texas Instruments has devised a lesson on how to use their TI-Nspire calculator to graph functions. Kids investigate functional notation as they graph ordered pairs in the form (a,...
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Curated OER

Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Through a mini assessment, learners identify and list the vertical and horizontal asymptotes for the given rational functions and determine the type of asymptote of a given rational function. They also decide which form of a function...
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Curated OER

Interactivate: Introduction to Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
This interactive website provides a variety of lesson plans according to which standards you are applying and which textbook you use. Introduce functions to your class by having them construct single operation machines and create...
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Curated OER

Exercise Set 2.7: Functions and Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this functions worksheet, students solve 40 short answer problems. Students determine if a graph represents a function. Students find the domain of absolute value and square root functions.
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Texas Instruments

Function Notation - Texas Instruments

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Using a TI-Nspire calculator, learners will work to better understand function notation and input/output functions. They write equations with a function symbols, identify what makes an equation a function, and graph lines in order to...
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Curated OER

Matchstick Math: Using Manipulatives to Model Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Playing with matches (unlit, of course) becomes an engaging learning experience in this fun instructional unit. Teach pupils how to apply properties of exponential functions to solve problems. They differentiate between quadratic and...
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Curated OER

Worksheet 6: Functions

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, young scholars answer 7 questions having to do with continuous functions, the Squeeze Theorem, and the Product Rule for differentiation.
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Curated OER

Worksheet 8: Functions and Falling Bodies

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
For this math worksheet, students answer 6 questions having to do with continuous and differentiable functions, falling bodies, and derivatives.
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Curated OER

Monster Frog Function Machine

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers use a function machine in order to help them look at the relationship between input and output, and to look at the rule for the change. The machine is actually a cardboard box, and it serves quite well for the...
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Curated OER

Graphs and Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Middle schoolers describe plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They solve functions on paper and using an online tool to plot points on a Cartesian coordinate plane creating lines and parabolas.
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Texas Instruments

Graphs of Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Take your kids on a tour of graphing rational functions. Using this TI lesson, high schoolers identify the end behavior of their functions. They find the domain and range, describe end behavior, and look at asymptotes and restrictions of...

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