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Show your class members that if they can graph a linear function, they can graph an absolute value function. Groups create an absolute value graph using a table, then entertain the idea of an absolute value function defined as two pieces of linear functions. The resource also includes the greatest inter function.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use board work after each example to check for understanding; assign practice problems at the end
- Emphasize the meaning of the open and closed circles of the piecewise graph
Classroom Considerations
- If piecewise functions is a new concept for students, it may be necessary to extend to multiple days to ensure time for understanding
- The 16th installment of a 26-part series
Pros
- Allows groups to make their own discoveries of the absolute value function
- All handouts, keys, and a detailed teacher guide are included
- Introduction and exit ticket are provided
Cons
- May advance too quickly for Algebra I students