Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Types of Functions and Composition of Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Algebra II classes solve problems relating to piecewise functions, step functions, and decomposition/composition of functions. They utilize links to work with real world examples. Mr. Pleacher has added humor to the lesson by including...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discovering Different Types of Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Graph polynomials and identify the end behavior of each polynomial function. The class differentiates between linear, quadratic, and other polynomial equations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 3.1 Functions

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Middle and high schoolers complete and solve 12 various types of problems. First, they express the output as a function of the input in each table. Then, pupils evaluate for the given variable when the value is as stated. In addition,...
Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Function Flyer

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Fly through graphing functions with the Function Flyer. Young mathematicians use an interactive to graph different types of functions. A set of exploration questions has users investigate patterns in functions.
Worksheet
Shmoop

Functions Worksheet 6

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Instead of the typical function application problems, learners think a little deeper through these ten problems. Multiple types of functions are represented and the questions add a variety of thinking to practice their skills. 
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Wordpress

Introduction to Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
This instructional activity begins with a review of linear functions and segues nicely over its fifteen examples and problems into a deep study of exponential functions. Linear and exponential growth are compared in an investment task....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphs and Transformations of Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Is it possible to solve quadratic equations by factoring? It is, and your class will graph quadratic equation and functions too. They perform transformation on their graphs showing increasing and decreasing intervals, domain, and range....
Worksheet
Shmoop

Functions Worksheet 5

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
To the point and deeper thinking are both types of questions included in the instructional activity. Begin the practice of solving quadratics and then finish with five questions asking quadratic and exponential application problems. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Application of Function Composition

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians solve composition of functions. They add, subtract, multiply and divide functions and then identify the domain and range of each function. An embedded animation shows three different applications of function...
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Curated OER

Multiplicity of Zeros of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils identify the multiplicity of exponents as they graph polynomials. They write equations for a function given the zeros of the function and work backwards from solving equations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Transformations of Functions 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to solve problems with transformation. Students perform transformation on their graphs. Then, they use the TI to create a visual of the graph as it is moving along the graph.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Families of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners use sliders to change the parameters of functions and examine how shifting parameters affects a graph. They identify the parameters of functions, find vertical and horizontal stretches, then calculate the scale factor and other...
Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Graphs of Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Take your kids on a tour of graphing rational functions. Using this TI lesson plan, high schoolers identify the end behavior of their functions. They find the domain and range, describe end behavior, and look at asymptotes and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Application of Linear Systems

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Let the learners take the driving wheel! The class solves systems of linear equations and applies the concepts of systems to solve a real-world situation about parking cars and buses. They then use calculators to create a visual of their...
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Curated OER

Sums and Difference of Cubes

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Learners factor polynomials using the sum and difference of cubes. They also learn connections between the graph and expression.
Activity
Saxon

Plotting Functions

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Youngsters use a graphing calculator to assist in creating a function table. They graph the function on a coordinate plane. They explore the relationship between the domain and range in the graph. This four-page worksheet contains two...
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Institute for Geophysics

Understanding Maps of Earth

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Here is your go-to student resource on primary geography concepts, including facts about the surface of the earth and its hemispheres, latitude and longitude, globes, types of maps, and identifying continents and oceans.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Transformations of Functions 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solving problems on the TI graphing calculator can be quite easy. High schoolers observe the properties of transformation of functions and create a formula for the transformation.
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Linear and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
This comprehensive unit on linear and exponential functions provides numerous clearly-written worksheets. Topics include graphing linear equations, solving systems of equations algebraically and by graphing, identifying the domain and...
Assessment
Concord Consortium

Crossing the Axis

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Mathematicians typically reference eight different types of functions. Scholars learn about the requirements for graphing a function and must decide how many different functions fit. To finish, they define each specific function meeting...
Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

A Tale of Two Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers graph systems of equation. In this calculus lesson, students graph their lines on a TI calculator. They identify the point of intersection and the type of solution.
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Curated OER

Worry Cards

For Teachers K - 6th
Help learners on the autism spectrum build awareness of their feelings of anxiety through a hands-on learning activity. Using a set of cards with examples of the different types of anxiety someone might face, learners discuss ideas...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Exponential Growth and Decay Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars differentiate between exponential growth and decay. In this algebra lesson, students solve exponential equations using properties of exponents. They use the Ti calculator to graph and analyze their functions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphs and Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Use this series of activities to introduce learners to graphing functions. They graph both linear and quadratic equations by hand and with a Graph Sketcher Tool. Several imbedded links and handouts are included in the lesson plan.