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EngageNY

Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes of Graphs of Rational Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
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...
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Curated OER

Exploring Vertical Asymptotes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Scholars identify the domain of a rational function in this precalculus lesson plan. They identify the removable discontinuity and label what will make the denominator zero. Learners also describe properties of the graph as it relates to...
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Curated OER

Worksheet 7 - Asymptote

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this asymptote worksheet, students compute limits, graph vertical asymptotes, and find the slope of the secant line. This one-page worksheet contains six multi-step worksheets.
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EngageNY

Graphing Rational Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Put everything together in a picture. Scholars take what they learned in the previous three lessons in the 15th segment of a 23-part unit to graph rational functions. They find the end behavior, the horizontal and vertical asymptotes if...
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Curated OER

Worksheet 4 - function

For Teachers Higher Ed
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.
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Curated OER

Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Through a mini assessment, high schoolers identify and list the vertical and horizontal asymptotes for the given rational functions and determine the type of asymptote of a given rational function. They also decide which form of a...
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Curated OER

Graphing Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Learners complete an activity, included, of the information on asymptotes and intercepts. They also solve and complete eight questions on graphing rational functions, file included. Finally, pupils summarize vertical asymptotes,...
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Curated OER

Worksheet 28 - Functions

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this function worksheet, students identify functions which are their own derivative. They determine the vertical and horizontal asymptotes of functions. This one-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Curated OER

The Canoe Trip, Variation 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The behavior of a rational function near a vertical asymptote is the focus around this trip up a river. Specifically, numerical and graphical understanding is studied. The canoe context pushes the variables as numbers, rather than as...
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Curated OER

Rational Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve rational functions and identify the x and y intercepts, the vertical and horizontal asymptotes. There are 26 questions.
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Curated OER

Hyperbolas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students locate and identify the center, foci, vertices, and asymptotes fo hyperbolas. They graph equations involving asymptotes and hyperbolas. Finally, students determine the equation of a hyperbola with a horizontal transverse axis.
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Curated OER

Reciprocals of Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate inverse functions.  For this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders use their prior knowledge of linear, exponential,and quadratic functions to create a graph of an equation they have never seen before.
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Curated OER

Worksheet #12 - Logarithms

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this worksheet, students convert exponential expressions into an equivalent logarithm and visa versa. They find the exact value of logarithmic expressions and determine the domain of a given function. Finally, students use...
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Curated OER

Worksheet 9, Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students tell how they would find the domain of a rational function. They find the intercepts of a rational function and graph it. Students test for symmetry, locate the asymptotes and determine where the graph...
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Curated OER

The Canoe Trip, Variation 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your river sportsmen will explore an example of paddling upstream as they build functions modeling speed and time in terms of the speed of the current. They then use their algebraic models to interpret features of the function related to...
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Curated OER

Worksheet 5 - Squeeze Theorem

For Teachers Higher Ed
For this Squeeze Theorem worksheet, students compute limits, identify a graph that represents the Squeeze Theorem, and graph given functions. This two-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Curated OER

Arithmetic Complex Numbers

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students convert quadratic functions from standard form to vertex form. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve polynomials using synthetic and long division. They derive and apply the remainder theorem and factor theorem.
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Curated OER

Trigonometry Practice: Trigonometric Graphs #3

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this Trigonometry Practice worksheet, students are asked to graph a variety of trigonometric functions.  A graphing calculator is required to complete these three pages.
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Curated OER

Worksheet 8, Exponents

For Teachers 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students analyze one equation by finding the maximum number of zeros. They use Descarte's Rule of Signs and the rational roots theorem. Students use synthetic division to factor the polynomial. Students solve...
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Curated OER

Polynomials Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers factor polynomials and linear functions and apply concepts of the fundamental theorem of algebra to solve problems. They graph their solutions and analyze the graph.
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Curated OER

Rational Function Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use algebraic methods to represent and solve problems. Using a graphing calculator, students solve rational and inequality problems. They visually demonstrate solutions of functions through graphing. Students answer questions...
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Curated OER

Roller Coaster Robot

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus lesson, students use Riemann sums to find and approximate the area under a curve. They use the derivative and differential equations to solve.
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Curated OER

Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners evaluate rational functions. In this precalculus lesson, students make observations and define what makes a rational function and what makes a linear function. They use the Ti calculator to visualize the different graphs.
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Other

Nearpod: Rational Functions: Asymptotes & Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will learn how to find holes, vertical asymptotes, and horizontal asymptotes graphically and algebraically.