It's time for a family reunion—function families, that is. Pupils first review different types of parent functions. They then see how to apply transformations to graphs and learn how to select the most appropriate type of function to model a given situation.

Concepts

parent functions, transformations, absolute value functions, square root functions, cube roots, rational functions, polynomial functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class create graphic organizers comparing various function types
  

Classroom Considerations

• Experience with GeoGebra software is beneficial
  
• Scholars must have experience with functions and their graphs
  

Pros

• Professional-looking worksheets are easy to understand
  
• Includes answer key for easier grading

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-IF.C.7.a HSF-IF.C.7.b HSF-IF.C.7.c HSF-IF.C.7.d HSF-IF.C.7.e HSF-BF.B.3 HSS-ID.B.6.a