It is transformational! With the beginning lesson on transformations, pupils learn about vertical and horizontal translations. Scholars see how to graph important points to show the translations and then to write the transformed graph in terms of the original graph. Learners also work with function families by translating parent quadratic, absolute value, and cubic functions.

Concepts

functions, graphing functions, transformations, parent functions, function families, quadratic functions, cubic functions, absolute value functions, translations

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members create a graphic organizer to keep track of the types of transformations of functions

Classroom Considerations

• Installment one in a four-part Algebra II - Systems of Equations unit
• Familiarity with graphing functions is helpful 

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Contains an exit ticket to check for understanding
• Worksheet provides organization for notes during the video lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 MP2 MP6 HSF-BF.B.3