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Interpreting and Graphing Piecewise Functions Instructional VideoInterpreting and Graphing Piecewise Functions Instructional Video
Publisher
Mathispower4u
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:38
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Calculator
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Year
2009
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Interpreting and Graphing Piecewise Functions

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Learn how to graph a function that is in pieces. The Mathispower4u Algebra I Video interprets the graph of a piecewise function that represents a cellphone plan. Pupils use the graph to determine the cost for a given number of units along with finding the number of minutes for a given cost. The video continues to show scholars how to graph a piecewise defined function by graphing each portion separately and combining them onto one graph.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

piecewise functions, graphing, graphing functions, step functions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Review the graph notation of intervals

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires individuals to understand the definition of piecewise functions
  • Assumes the class knows how to read information from a graph
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses colors to show the graphs of pieces of the functions
  • Shows how to graph a piecewise function by using a graphing calculator

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 MP6 MP7 HSF-IF.C.7.b

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