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Graph Sketcher InteractiveGraph Sketcher Interactive
Publisher
Shodor Education Foundation
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Graph Sketcher

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Sketch graphs with the Graph Sketcher. Scholars graph functions on a coordinate plane. An interactive makes it as easy as inputting the function and clicking a button.

8 Views 9 Downloads
CCSS: Designed

Concepts

graphing, graphing equations, graphing functions

Additional Tags

applet, Game, graphs, math

Instructional Ideas

  • Resource suggests groups of two to four

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should be familiar with graphing technology
  • Learners must have knowledge of function types
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • Provides a table showing how to input different types of functions
  • Allows users to print graphs

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSF-IF.C.7.a

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