Piecewise Function Teacher Resources

In order to investigate local linearity, students graph the function on the TI-calculator and zoom to observe the change in slope on the line. They incorporate technology to visualize these problems.

Eighth graders, after researching the properties of graphs of conic sections, absolute value and inverse relations, make a drawing of precise functions and relations from a specified list of equations. The final design should analyze the...

Students examine functions and function notation. They use computer activities to discover how to graph functions, and conduct a vertical line test. Students describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry.

Students explore the concept of finding the area between two curves. In this finding the area between two curves instructional activity, students model the logos of McDonalds, Nike, and Motorola on grid paper. Students find functions to...

Learners calculate the limits of functions. In this calculus lesson, learners find the left and right handed limits of different functions. They use the Ti Navigator to drag the function around as they study limits.

Students explore the concept of sine and cosine.  In this sine and cosine lesson, students work in groups to graph sine and cosine functions.  Students examine how coefficients in various parts of each parent function shift the...

In this quasars worksheet, students read about how astronomers can detect quasars by their luminosity. Students use a given equation to solve 4 problems including finding quasar magnitude, determining the number of quasars with given...

In this solar flare reconstruction worksheet, students read about the 'saturation' point of satellite detectors when solar flares are at their most intense phase of brightness. Students are given x-ray flare data and they re-plot the...

Students investigate the volume of a solid.  In this calculus lesson, students use integration to find the volume of a solid generated by a region, the Orion crew module. 

Students collect data using the CBL. In this statistics lesson, students predict the type of graph that will be created based on the type of activity the person does. The graph represents heart rate depending the level of activity.

Students explore the concept of functions. In this function lesson, students determine if the graph is a function by using the vertical line test. Students use an applet to explore the vertical line test on a variety of graphs.

Students explore the concept of absolute value inequalities and equations. In this absolute value inequalities and equations activity, students discuss how to solve absolute value inequalities and equations through teacher led discussion...

Given the formula of a piecewise function, evaluate it for a specific input. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Determine the domain of piecewise functions whose assignment rules have different expression types. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Students will graph absolute value and piecewise functions on graphing calculators and see the effects of a, h, and k.

Students show comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions check understanding on piecewise functions including applications and graphing.

A fun activity to help students learn how to graph a piecewise function and learn how to write a BASIC program. Gives a sense of Accomplishment.

Despite what most of us veiw as an excellent TI InterActive! Help file, my students have a difficult time getting the appropriate graphs after reading it. This is visual directions on how to enter piecewise functions in TI InterActive!...

Match the formula of a piecewise function to its graph. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Given the graph of a nonlinear piecewise function, find its formula. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Given the graph of a nonlinear piecewise function, find its formula.

Determine the domain of piecewise functions whose assignment rules have different expression types.

Given the formula of a piecewise function, evaluate it for a specific input.

Match the formula of a piecewise function to its graph.