PBS
Pbs: String Product: Y = X^2
Examine how a giant sculpture at the National Museum of Mathematics represents the solutions to the equation y=x^2. This video focuses on the basics of graphing quadratic functions and the relationship between x and y values along the...
PBS
Pbs: Representing Functions
Watch as the organ function grinder from the National Museum of Mathematics represents a quadratic function in a variety of ways. This video focuses on converting a verbal expression into an algebraic representation.
Other
Nearpod: Graphing Equations Using a Table
In this lesson on graphing equations using a table, students will learn how to create a table for a function in terms of domain and range and then graph the function on the coordinate plane.
Curated OER
Definition of the Term Function
A thorough introduction to function terminology, including information about domain and range and when an equation represents a function.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Linear Function Machine
An interactive "machine" allows you to see first hand how a function works. Enter several input values, receive the output values, and determine the algebraic function.
Curated OER
Zona Land Education: Polynomial Function Graphs
Use the applets to look at several polynomial function graphs and how their characteristics change.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Graphs of Exponential & Logarithmic Function
This lesson gives brief description of dependent and independent variables and how they relate to the exponential and logarithmic functions.
Vernet -Virtual Education Resources Network
Salon Hogar: Algebra
This site provides mathematics students with general resources for Algebra including theories, curves, exponents, cones, polynomials, and bases. This site is entirely in Spanish.
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State Univ.: Quadratic Functions/sample Problem
Penn State University offers a sample problem finding roots of a quadratic function.
Other
Principia Cybernetica Web: Logarithm
Short site with links to related sites on the topic of the Logarithm
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center: Graphing Calculator Activity: Positive and Negative [Pdf]
Order of operations with positive and negative numbers is the focus of this graphing calculator lesson. Included are detailed examples, demonstrations of key functions, and practice problems. Acrobat Reader required.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Equations, Functions, and Variables: Lesson 2
This lesson explains how equations are related to functions and variables. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Equations, Functions, and Variables."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Sequences
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this Flipchart, students use the visual and interactive tools in Activstudio to recognize, extend, or create a pattern or sequence between sets of numbers and/or linear patterns.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Three Views of a Function
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using this flipchart, students will graph a function and create a table from a rule and a graph.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Functions
Students learn about functions in algebra. The resource includes detailed examples and definitions.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Functions and Their Graphs
[Free Registration/Login Required] Functions can be specified in a number of ways. Students concentrate on functions given by equations involving independent and dependent variables and begin to recognize the different forms to find the...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Functions vs. Non Functions
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will analyze a relation to determine whether or not it is a function.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Integration by Substitution and Pattern Recognition
[Free Registration/Login Required] Two different techniques for integrating composite functions, pattern recognition and change of variables, are discussed using a process called u-substitution. This pattern recognition uses both of the...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: What Is a Function
The learning resource investigates functions. Students learn about the concept by exploring definitions and examples. Topics include the vertical line test, relations, and ordered pairs.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Rome's Influence
A lesson plan which has young scholars understanding the impact that Rome had on history, from things as diverse as city planning to our everyday vocabulary.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Definition of a Relation and a Function
Very basic definitions of mathematical relations and functions can be found here. The single example provided shows a relation which is not a function and explains what makes it so.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Operations on Functions
Demonstrates how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide functions. Includes an example of evaluation. Demystifies the notation.
Tech Target
What Is: Exponential Function
A good site explaining the exponential function. The site has links to related topics
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center: Graphing Calculator Activity: Common Denominators [Pdf]
A graphing calculator lesson focusing on common denominator. Lesson contains detailed examples, visual demonstrations with key functions, and practice problems. Acrobat Reader required.