Curated OER
Discovering Different Types of Functions
Graph polynomials and identify the end behavior of each polynomial function. The class differentiates between linear, quadratic, and other polynomial equations.
Other
Montana State University: Analyzing a Periodic Function
A complex analysis of periodic functions, including advanced calculus and theorems. Includes many graphs.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Cosine Function
Learn more about cosine functions by exploring unit circles, and angles, how to use them, and their various applications along with some solved examples and a few interactive questions to test your understanding.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Sine Function
A comprehensive guide for learning all about the sine function, unit circle and angles, how to use them, and their various applications. Check out the solved examples and practice questions for better understanding.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Periodic Function
This site gives a brief definition of a periodic function with related links, a visual example of the sine function with it's period specified. Also with this link you will find the period of a constant function.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Swinging Along
Students model the data from the motion of a pendulum by a periodic function. They relate its parameters to the time for one period, the distance it is pulled back, and its distance from the motion detector.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Procedimiento Para Analizar Una Funcion
Use this unit to learn and practice the general procedure for representing curves in the form y=f(x). It provides a more advanced look at polynomial and rational functions with interactive graphs.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Periodic Functions
The interactive tutorial examines periodic functions. Learners use the applet to manipulate the shape, period, and shift of periodic functions.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F if Model Airplane Acrobatics
In this task, a model airplane pilot is practicing flying her airplane in a big loop for an upcoming competition. The task could serve as an introduction to periodic functions and as a lead-in to sinusoidal functions. By visualizing the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 4.7 Modeling Periodic Behavior
This lesson will explore how real life examples of periodic behavior can be modeled with Trigonometric Functions.