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Transformers Parts 2-5 - Algebra 2 Parent Functions: Function Transformations Lesson PlanTransformers Parts 2-5 - Algebra 2 Parent Functions: Function Transformations Lesson Plan
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10th - 12th
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Transformers Parts 2-5 - Algebra 2 Parent Functions: Function Transformations

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  • Quadratic and Square Root Functions
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  • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
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Dive into an activity that may cause a little reflection! Building from the first lesson in the series of two, learners explore transformation using unfamiliar functions. The key takeaway is that applying transformations to any function has a predictable outcome.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

transformations, parent functions, translations, reflections, dilations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Follow the lesson with board work as a quick understanding check
  • Have pupils create a poster showing the parent functions and the different transformations

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires individual graphing calculators

Pros

  • Includes opportunities for collaborative discussion
  • Provides teaching notes to help plan for the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSF-BF.B.3

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