Curated OER
Successive Approximation and Euler's Method
In this approximation worksheet, students use the Euler's method to interpret a piecewise linear function. They explore why the approximation produced using a smaller stepsize is a better approximation. This four-page worksheet...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: High School Math – Claim 3
Communication is the key. A presentation provides 25 sample items for Claim 3, Communicating Reasoning, for the Smarter Balanced High School Math assessment. Items require pupils to answer the question and provide logical reasoning to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Bloodstain Pattern Doesn't Lie......
An interesting instructional activity on hypothesizing about the diameter of a drop of blood that is splattered. To test their theories, learners work in groups to make blood droplets splatter from different heights. They use graphed...
Curated OER
Particle Motion1
Students analyze piecewise functions. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the position, velocity and distance. They analyze the relationship between the graph, its position and velocity.
Curated OER
Worksheet 28
In this math worksheet, students determine the solutions of the functions using the Fourier series. They also use computer to create some graphs for functions.
Curated OER
Worksheet 1.5: MT-141 Precalculus
In this precalculus worksheet, students use their graphing calculator to graph functions. They explore and explain the graph of each function. Students manipulate the calculator to find answers to six decimal places.
Curated OER
Analyzing Solutions Computed Using Euler's Method
In this analyzing solutions worksheet, students use Euler's Method to estimate the value of given functions. They estimate solutions using the piecewise-linear function model and sketch the information onto a graph. This two-page...
Curated OER
Battery Depletion and Piecewise Linear Graphing
Students examine a recent flight of Pathfinder. In groups, they use the information to create a table of values showing the battery charge of the space machine. They predict what the charge would be further on in the mission. They use...
Curated OER
ART PROJECT
Eighth graders, after researching the properties of graphs of conic sections, absolute value and inverse relations, make a drawing of precise functions and relations from a specified list of equations. The final design should analyze the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
I'm Lovin' It: Finding Area Between Curves
Students explore the concept of finding the area between two curves. In this finding the area between two curves instructional activity, students model the logos of McDonalds, Nike, and Motorola on grid paper. Students find functions to...
Curated OER
Basic Limits
Learners calculate the limits of functions. For this calculus lesson, students find the left and right handed limits of different functions. They use the Ti Navigator to drag the function around as they study limits.
Curated OER
Let's Get Physical
Students collect data using the CBL. In this statistics lesson, students predict the type of graph that will be created based on the type of activity the person does. The graph represents heart rate depending the level of activity.
Curated OER
Slope Fields and Euler's Method
In this slope field worksheet, students use a slope field for a rate equation. Using Euler's Method, they identify the piecewise linear function approximating the solution of the initial value problem. This four-page worksheet contains...
Alabama Learning Exchange
There's Gold in Them There Hills
Need to build a laser fence on Mars? In this cute maximizing-area lesson, young explorers pretend to be prospectors on Mars and must determine the best way to use 20 meters of fencing in order to maximize their area. In addition,...
Texas Instruments
Vandalism 101
Learners explore logic and use Geometer’s Sketchpad and patterns of logic to solve a puzzle.
Curated OER
Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Students explore the concept of absolute value inequalities and equations. In this absolute value inequalities and equations lesson plan, students discuss how to solve absolute value inequalities and equations through teacher led...
Cool Math
Coolmath: Advanced Graphing Piecewise Functions
This algebra lesson explains how to graph piecewise defined functions.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Piecewise Functions
Students show comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions check understanding on piecewise functions including applications and graphing.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Graphing Functions
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that take a look at graphing functions including several examples of graphing piecewise functions.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Absolute Value and Piecewise Functions
Students will graph absolute value and piecewise functions on graphing calculators and see the effects of a, h, and k.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Write a Program to Do Piecewise Functions
A fun activity to help students learn how to graph a piecewise function and learn how to write a BASIC program. Gives a sense of Accomplishment.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Piecewise Functions on Ti Interactive
Despite what most of us veiw as an excellent TI InterActive! Help file, my students have a difficult time getting the appropriate graphs after reading it. This is visual directions on how to enter piecewise functions in TI InterActive!...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Piecewise Functions Graphs
Match the formula of a piecewise function to its graph.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Graphs of Nonlinear Piecewise Functions
Given the graph of a nonlinear piecewise function, find its formula. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.