Mt. San Antonio Collage
Graphs of Rational Functions
Sometimes graphing rational functions can feel a little "irrational." Starting with the basics, learners work their way through the pieces of these graphs and finish off with an application question.
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - Exploring Types of Discontinuities
Continue one's studies by studying discontinuities. The 11th of 18 lessons in Unit 1 - Limits and Continuity first describes the different types of discontinuities. By watching a video, pupils learn to algebraically determine the...
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC End of Unit 1 Review: Limits and Continuity
Test the limits of one's knowledge on continuity. The last of 18 installments in Unit 1 - Limits and Continuity is an end-of-unit review learning exercise. Individuals identify and classify discontinuities, investigate continuity at a...
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - Infinite Limits and Vertical Asymptotes
Infinite limits just got infinitely more interesting. The 15th of 18 installments in Unit 1 - Limits and Continuity looks at infinite limits and vertical asymptotes of rational functions. Scholars review how to determine the locations of...
EngageNY
End-of-Module 3 Assessment Task
Let's see what the class learned! The last installment of the 23-part Pre-calculus module consists of nine assessment questions designed to measure a specific portion of a standard in the unit. Learners demonstrate their understanding of...
EngageNY
Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes of Graphs of Rational Functions
Get close to your favorite line. Scholars use end behavior to help find horizontal asymptotes. With the understanding of domains of rational functions, learners find vertical asymptotes and then use graphing calculators to verify the...
Concord Consortium
Rational and Not So Rational Functions
Do not cross the line while graphing. Provided with several coordinate axes along with asymptotes, pupils determine two functions that will fit the given restrictions. Scholars then determine other geometrical relationships of asymptotes...
CK-12 Foundation
Analyzing the Graphs of Functions: Analyzing a Rational Function
Shift the function and transform the key features of the graph. By translating the graph of the rational function, class members find out how the key features alter. Pupils determine the domain, range, asymptotes, and intervals of...
CK-12 Foundation
Infinite Limit Type: Properties of Limits
Limits can provide some valuable information about graphs. A slider interactive lets learners see the behavior of a graph around asymptotes. They investigate relationships between limits and asymptotes.
CK-12 Foundation
Basic Trigonometric Limits: Evaluating Limits of tan(x)
Chase a periodic moving limit. Learners graphically determine the limit of the tangent function at different input values. Using sliders, pupils find out whether the tangent function approaches the same value from the left and the right....
CK-12 Foundation
Horizontal Translations or Phase Shifts: Tangent
Patterns can be shifty! Find the pattern when shifting the graph of tangent. Pupils move the graph of tangent to different locations on the coordinate plane. They observe what happens to the function and its vertical asymptotes...
CK-12 Foundation
Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes: Rational Functions
Play with the graph of a rational function to discover the asymptote patterns. Young scholars use the interactive lesson to discover the relationship between the asymptotes and the function. As they manipulate the function, the graph...
Balanced Assessment
Getting Closer
Flip the script! Reverse the situation and ask the class to find the function given asymptotes. The task requires class members to use their knowledge of functions and asymptotes to create functions that have a given asymptote or...
Illustrative Mathematics
Graphing Rational Functions
The slider feature on Desmos excellently shows how graphs change based on different variable values. Learners look at two similar rational functions and compare and discuss what happens when the numbers go from positive to zero to...
Mt. San Antonio Collage
Test 1: Graphing Functions
Graph the night away with all the different types of functions provided in the activity. Linear, quadratic, and rational all ask for graphs, domain and range and other key factors about the functions.
Curated OER
Worksheet 4 - function
In this function worksheet, students identify functions, express decimals as fractions and write decimals as a geometric series. This one-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
Curated OER
Rational Expressions/Equations Test
In this Algebra II worksheet, students are given a test of twenty-three problems regarding Rational Expressions and Rational Equations. Some of the questions are multiple choice, while others are word problems or problem solving...
Curated OER
Graphing a Rational Function
In this graphing rational functions worksheet, students find the domain, asymptotes, intercepts and graph a given rational function. A grid for the graph is provided.
Curated OER
Graphing Rational Functions
In this rational function activity, students identify the vertical and horizontal asymptote for each rational function. They graph rational functions. This one-page activity contains five problems.
Curated OER
Discussion Sheet 6: Doman & Range
In this domain and range instructional activity, students determine the domain, range, x and y-intercepts, vertical, horizontal and asymptotes for a function. They write a formula for a function for given properties. Students read...
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Verical Asymptotes
This site discusses how to find vertical asymptotes and their graphs.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes
Dr. Math answers 'why would a line cross a horizontal asymptote?'.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Rational Functions and Asymptotes
This site contains basic information on rational functions. Gives definition, how to find domain and roots, and how rational functions apply to asymptotes and holes in the graph.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Graphs of Rational Functions
Use this tutorial to learn how to graph rational functions. Sample problems will guide you through finding the domain and asymptotes, and graphing the function on a coordinate plane.