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Representing, Naming, and Evaluating Functions (Part 2) Lesson PlanRepresenting, Naming, and Evaluating Functions (Part 2) Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2015
Language
English, Arabic
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Representing, Naming, and Evaluating Functions (Part 2)

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  • Linear and Exponential Functions - Module Overview (PDF)
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  • Representing, Naming, and Evaluating Functions (part 2) (PDF)
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Notation in mathematics can be intimidating. Use this lesson to expose pupils to the various ways of representing a function and the accompanying notation. The material also addresses the importance of including a domain if necessary. This is the tenth installment in a 26-part series.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

function notation, domain, range, elements

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use a graphic organizer to record the multiple methods of representing a function and its domain and range
  • Utilize this lesson to explore the multiple ways of representing a function and their meaning

Classroom Considerations

  • Students should be able to write a rule to model a sequence of numbers prior to this lesson
  • This is the 10th installment in a 26-part series

Pros

  • Provides a thorough discussion of function notation and ways to represent the input/output pairs
  • All handouts, keys, and a detailed teacher guide are included

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSF-IF.A.1 HSF-IF.A.2 HSF-IF.B.4 HSF-IF.B.5 HSF-IF.C.7.a

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