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8th - 11th
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Functions

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What makes a function a function? Learn the criteria for a relation defined as a function both numerically and graphically. Once young mathematicians define a function, they use function notation to evaluate it. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

function notation, functions, relations, vertical line test, domain, range

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have your classes record important vocabulary on graphic organizers such as waffles
  • Supplement with contextual scenarios that can be defined by functions

Classroom Considerations

  • Practice problems do not directly correlate to the lesson examples
  • The lesson is the 17th in a 20-part series

Pros

  • Clarifies vocabulary throughout the resource

Cons

  • Does not include an answer key to the practice problem set

Common Core

HSF-IF.A.1

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