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Graphing Functions HandoutGraphing Functions Handout
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Charleston School District
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8th
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Graphing Functions

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How do letters and numbers create a picture? Scholars learn to create input/output tables to graph functions. They graph both linear and nonlinear functions by creating tables and plotting points. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

graphing functions, evaluating expressions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use for an independent learning challenge; give learners the choice of watching the video or reading the lesson in print
  • Create a guided notes handout for scholars to complete while watching the video

Classroom Considerations

  • Classroom requires Internet access to view the video
  • Continues a series of nine lessons related to functions

Pros

  • Includes fractional outputs when creating tables for graphing
  • The questions at the end of the problem set require higher-level thinking

Cons

  • Input/output tables in the problem set provide input values, so pupils never determine their own input values
  • Does not include problem solving or real-life situations

Common Core

8.F.A.1

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