Nothing better than the original! Help your class understand the relationship of an inverse function to its original function. Learners study the connection between the original function and its inverse through algebraic properties, tabular form, and graphic representations. The lessons begin with linear functions and then move to quadratic and exponential functions. 

Concepts

inverse functions, inverse, inverse properties, linear equations, quadratic equations, exponential equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use a graphic organizer to record examples each day of the inverses of different function types

Classroom Considerations

• Each day builds on the previous, so it works best in sequence
• The final lesson requires prior setup to create and organize sets of cards
• The first in an eight-part series

Pros

• Lessons each include a concept-building activity with follow-up problems and instruction
• Provides a teacher guide and answer keys

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-BF.A.1.a HSF-BF.B.4.a HSF-BF.B.4.b HSF-BF.B.4.c HSF-BF.B.4.d