Curated OER
Interpret Graphs of Ordered Pairs
Middle and high schoolers solve four word problems based on three different graphs of ordered pairs which show the amount of money spent on lunch on particular days. Next, learners are given two equations of functions, and an x value and...
Texas Instruments
2B or not 2B a Functions
Learners use their graphing calculators to view graphs of equations. They tell if each equations is or is not a function and are shown pre-set graphs on their graphing calculators. They use the Quick Poll feature to indicate if the graph...
Hofstra University
New Functions From Old: Scaled and Shifted
Includes rules, examples, and sample problems on 6 different types of translations; vertical and horizontal shift, stretch, and reflection. Uses six basic functions (x, x^2, x^3, 1/x, x^1/2, and abs(x)) throughout examples, which makes...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Reading Graphs
Presents an introductory lesson to teach students how to read and plot graphs and determine functions based on graphs.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Oh, Those Functions!
The teacher will send graphs of functions to the Activity Center from his/her calculator and the students will try to match the teacher's input.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Estudio Grafico De Una Funcion
In Spanish. In this interactive activity you will learn to describe the properties of a function from the graph.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Calculus Grapher
Draw a graph of any function and see graphs of its derivative and integral. Don't forget to use the magnify/demagnify controls on the y-axis to adjust the scale.
Anne Arundel Community College
Anne Arundel Community College: Math 131: Graphs of Functions
The tutorial examines graphs of functions. Students learn about the graphs of six functions through examples with detailed solutions.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina Wilmington: Graphs of Functions
Defining the graph of a function, vertical line test, characteristics of graphs, approximating relative extrema, and even and odd functions are covered with examples that include charts and graphs.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Exponential Kiss
The purpose of this task is to use technology to study the behavior of some exponential and logarithmic graphs and to manipulate some explicit logarithmic and exponential expressions. Aligns with HSF-LE.A.4, F-BF.B.5, and F-IF.C.7.e.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Comparing Graphs of Functions
The goal of this task is to use appropriate tools to compare graphs of several functions. In addition, students are asked to study the structure of the different expressions to explain why these functions grow as they do. Aligns with...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F if.c Analyzing Graphs
For this task, students are presented with four different equations and asked to match them with their graphs, then respond to questions about the characteristics of the constants. Aligns with F-IF.C.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F if Identifying Graphs of Functions
For this task, students are presented with four function equations and four graphs of functions showing -2 less than or equal to x, which is less than or equal to +2. They are asked to match each function to the corresponding graph and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1: How Much Is a Penny Worth?
Students will determine the "real worth" of a penny by analyzing the present worth of the various metals that are used to compose the penny. Aligns with N-Q.A.1.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Possible or Not
Review the properties of functions by looking at ten different curves and deciding whether or not they meet the criteria for a graph of a function.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Data Flyer
Enter a set of data points, then derive a function to fit those points. Manipulate the function on a coordinate plane using slider bars. Learn how each constant and coefficient affects the resulting graph.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Graph Sketcher
Students can create graphs of functions entered as algebraic expressions similar to a graphing calculator.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Math 116 Lecture Notes
This site from the Richland Community College provides the detailed lecture notes to a college algebra course, complete with equations and definitions. Content ranges from "functions and their graphs" to "conics and parametric equations."
Curated OER
Zona Land Education: Polynomial Function Graphs
Use the applets to look at several polynomial function graphs and how their characteristics change.
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Arc Length [Pdf]
The problem investigates arc length. The practice exercise has students label and interpret graphs. The handout is available in PDF format.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Graphs of Functions
This site from the Richland Community College provides graphs of Functions offers loose definitions of many terms relative to the graphing of functions.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: The Graph of a Function
Several examples are presented to demonstrate the process of graphing functions, including linear, quadratic, and rational functions.