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Stretching and Shrinking Graphs of Functions Lesson PlanStretching and Shrinking Graphs of Functions 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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Stretching and Shrinking Graphs of Functions

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  • Polynomial and Quadratic Expressions, Equations, and Functions - Module Overview (PDF)
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  • Stretching and Shrinking Graphs of Functions (Doc)
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Why is that graph wider? Pupils learn about stretching and shrinking graphs of square root, absolute value, cubic, and quadratic functions. They study both vertical and horizontal stretches and shrinks in addition to reflections. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

stretching, dilations, square roots, cubic functions, absolute value functions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a graphic organizer to record different types of transformations
  • Have groups create a poster or organizer of the different types of parent functions studied

Classroom Considerations

  • Presumes learners are familiar with translations of parent functions
  • 21st in a 26-part series

Pros

  • Makes use of color to emphasize relationships between the equation, table, and graph
  • Handouts, keys, and a helpful teacher guide are included

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.2 HSF-IF.C.7.b HSF-IF.C.8.a HSF-IF.C.9 HSF-BF.B.3 MP3 MP7 MP8

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