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Composition of Functions Lesson PlanComposition of Functions Lesson Plan
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Odell Education
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10th - 12th
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Math
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1 hr
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Year
2011
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Composition of Functions

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Analyze functions by decomposing complex functions and composing simple functions. Through a detailed lesson plan, pupils learn the vocabulary and notation related to the composition of functions. Practice includes both evaluating and finding key characteristics of composed functions.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

function notation, compositions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate board work with the practice problems as an understanding check
  • Teach in conjunction with a lesson on inverse functions

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires graphing calculators or similar technology

Pros

  • Includes lesson handouts for practice and note taking
  • Provides ideas for differentiation and extension

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSF-IF.A.2 HSF-BF.B.4.a

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