A chapter from a book on mathematics instruction for elementary students. Henri Picciotti explains why instruction in number sense, function sense, and symbol sense is important. He offers sample plans for operation sense.

In this lesson plan, students will explore ways that mathematics are used in basketball. Students will explore the concept of a function and will learn to use function notation. Students will recognize, describe, and represent quadratic...

Detailed math tutorial features definitions and examples that take a look at relations and functions, function notation, the domain and range of a function, and piecewise functions.

Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that take a look at the process of finding inverse functions. It also defines one-to-one functions.

Detailed math tutorial introduces logarithm functions giving the basic properties and graphs. Also, discusses how to evaluate some basic logarithms including the use of the change of base formula, the common logarithm, log(x), and the...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Here you'll learn how to find the domain and range of inverse trigonometric functions by utilizing the reflection principle.

Given a real-world situation that can be modeled by a linear function or a graph of a linear function, the student will determine and represent the reasonable domain and range of the linear function using inequalities.

A complex analysis of periodic functions, including advanced calculus and theorems. Includes many graphs.

The sample problems and solutions in this tutorial will show you what an inverse function is: how to find one, how to graph a function and its inverse, and how to determine whether a function has an inverse.

An introductory look at the definition of an inverse function, the notation used for inverse functions, and tests used to determine whether a function will have an inverse. Several examples are provided for the student to scroll through...

Given two basic functions that model a real-world situation, combine them using the appropriate arithmetic operation in order to model a more complex situation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try...

Offers a straightforward introduction to graphing rational functions. Includes an example.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to write a function rule from a table of values and represent real-world situations with a function. Students examine guided notes, review guided...

In this section we will discuss exponential functions. We will cover the basic definition of an exponential function, the natural exponential function, i.e. e^x, as well as the properties and graphs of exponential functions

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept introduces function notation. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.

A tutorial on quadratics presents topics including: factoring and solving quadratics, graphing quadratic functions, using completing the square and the quadratic formula to solve functions, the discriminant and conjugates. Plenty of...

This site explains how to graph an inverse function.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A review of the three major methods of solving quadratic functions for "x" intercepts.

For this task, students explore linear functions and whether they can always be determined by two points on the coordinate grid. It focuses on producing an explicit function f(x) in the case where the line is not vertical. Aligns with...

Learn about continuity with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.

Explanations and examples of composing functions with functions.

Use this guide to practice graphing linear functions using Claris Works with your students. The lesson walks you through the process of setting up Claris Works step-by-step.

This site provides an explanation of the end behavior of functions. Covers end behavior as it relates to function models, rules, polynomials, asymptote, functions, and graphs.

Learn about accumulation functions with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.