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Introduction to Exponential Functions
This lesson plan begins with a review of linear functions and segues nicely over its fifteen examples and problems into a deep study of exponential functions. Linear and exponential growth are compared in an investment task. Data tables...
HHS Math
Group Worksheet 1F - Graphing and Finding Zero
Graph quadratic functions and find the zero in this learning exercise. Twelve problems range from those that could be quickly factored and graphed, to those that require use of the quadratic formula and their graphs approximated....
Yummy Math
Playing with my calculator on the 4th of July
This fun activity guides learners through an exploration of the effects of replacing f(x) with -f(x), f(x) + c, k f(x), and f(x + c). Using graphing calculators, students experiment with variations of the graph of y = x^2 to design a...
Illustrative Mathematics
Identifying Graphs of Functions
Match the graph with its function in an exercise that focuses on variations of the graph of y = e^x. Learners are given four graphs on the same set of axes and four functions, all involving e^x. The task is to match each...
Illustrative Mathematics
Graphs of Quadratic Functions
The equations look different, but their graphs are the same. How can that be? This activity leads your mathematicians in an exploration of three different forms of the same quadratic function. After comparing the equations, their graphs,...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Representing Polynomials
Use this complete and very detailed lesson plan to assess your students' understanding of two important behaviors of polynomials. The first is the relationship between the zeros of a polynomial function and the function's graph, and the...
Curated OER
Graphing Quadratic Functions in Vertex or Intercept Form
Here is a study guide that breaks graphing quadratic functions into three simple steps. Quadratic functions in vertex and intercept form are included. Use during a lesson or afterward for skills practice. Note: Make sure your class has...
Curated OER
Rational Functions
Through a mini assessment, students identify and list the vertical and horizontal asymptotes for the given rational functions and determine the type of asymptote of a given rational function. They also decide which form of a function...
Curated OER
Graphs and Functions
Middle schoolers describe plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They solve functions on paper and using an online tool to plot points on a Cartesian coordinate plane creating lines and parabolas.
Texas Instruments
Graphs of Rational Functions
Take your kids on a tour of graphing rational functions. Using this TI lesson plan, high schoolers identify the end behavior of their functions. They find the domain and range, describe end behavior, and look at asymptotes and...
Curated OER
Graphing Exponentials
Bring your Algebra class to the computer lab! Using materials created by Texas Instruments, they explore exponentiasl and graphs. Be sure to download the correct materials (on the right side of the webpage) before having them walk...
Alabama Learning Exchange
There's Gold in Them There Hills
Need to build a laser fence on Mars? In this cute maximizing-area lesson, young explorers pretend to be prospectors on Mars and must determine the best way to use 20 meters of fencing in order to maximize their area. In addition,...
CPM
Zero Product Property And Quadratics
In this quadratics worksheet, students identify and solve 24 different problems and graphs that include using the Zero Product Property to complete. First, they define the Zero Product Property and its relation to quadratic equations....
Curated OER
Bouncing Ball
Students collect height versus time data of a bouncing ball using the CBR 2™ data collection device. Using a quadratic equation they graph scatter plots, graph and interpret a quadratic function, apply the vertex form of a quadratic...
Curated OER
Stretching the Quads
Explore parabolas in this algebra lesson with the graphing calculator. The class investigates what effects the changing of the parameters of the vertex form of a quadrati have to its graph. They find the zeros of a quadratic graphically...
Curated OER
Watch Your P's and Q's
Using your graphing calculator, find all the rational zeroes of a polynomials by using the Rational Zero Theorem. Divide polynomials using the Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem and then graph it to find the number of real roots.
Texas Instruments
Properties of Parabolas
Explore the properties of parabolas in this instructional activity. Construct a parabola given a focus and a directrix on the Ti-Nspire. Write equations of parabolas in vertex form and determine the a value of a parabola given a focus...
Curated OER
Forms of Quadratic Equations
Transformations of parabolas to fit a particular quadratic equation is taught through this lesson. For this transforming parabolas to fit a particular quadratic equation lesson, learners describe the transformations of the parabola...
Curated OER
Going Back to Your Roots
Investigate the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and explore polynomial equations to determine the number of factors, the number of roots, and investigate multiplicity of roots.
Curated OER
Going Back to Your Roots
Who doesn't need to know the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra? Use the theorem to find the roots of a polynomial on a TI calculator. The class explores polynomials with one solution, no real solutions, and two solutions. This less lesson...
Texas Instraments
Getting Started Dilemma
Get out those thinking caps and apply graphing functions to a real-world problem. Use the TI-83 graphing calculator to evaluate algebraic expressions that are imbedded in a series of real-world scenarios. A great lesson!
Curated OER
NUMB3RS Activity: Fresh Air and Parabolas
Explore parabolas and investigate linear and quadratic functions to solve problems symbolically and graphically. Also use parametric functions to display trajectories on a graphing calculator.
Curated OER
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Graph and solve linear equations in two variables. The class relates the concepts of linear equations to the real world.
Curated OER
Graphical Analysis
Get out your TI-nspire graphing calculator and explore polynomials. Learners determine where a given polynomial are increasing or decreasing, find maximums, minimums, and zeros of polynomials, and discuss end behavior of polynomials....