Curated OER
Types of Functions and Composition of Functions
Algebra II classes solve problems relating to piecewise functions, step functions, and decomposition/composition of functions. They utilize links to work with real world examples. Mr. Pleacher has added humor to the instructional...
Curated OER
Pedal Power
Employ proportional reasoning and algebraic understanding to a determine a real world math quandary. Intel has created a project based unit to engage learners in using algebra to describe the physical world. They will create equations,...
Curated OER
Linear Piecewise Functions
Students explore the concept of piecewise functions. In this piecewise functions instructional activity, students graph piecewise functions by hand and find the domain and range. Students make tables of values given a piecewise function....
Curated OER
Quiz 2: Euler's Method and Piecewise Linear Functions
In this linear function activity, students use Euler's method to approximate a solution to an initial value problem. This two-page activity contains three multi-step problems.
York University
York University: Piecewise Defined Function
Provides a problem with piecewise defined functions and gives hints to work through the problem.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Graphing Linear Equations
This site from The Math Forum provides chat areas, simulations, JAVAapplets, problems, answers, puzzles, quizzes and tutoring! Links are also provided for additional information.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Piecewise Linear Functions
Piecewise linear functions are presented with examples and definitions. See how piecewise functions are applied to real-world situations through an example with income taxes.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Functions
Richland Community College gives a definition and examples of a function. Also includes steps to evaluate piecewise functions on a calculator.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Write a Program to Do Piecewise Functions
A fun activity to help students learn how to graph a piecewise function and learn how to write a BASIC program. Gives a sense of Accomplishment.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Design Curves
Students plot points then use regression lines to design a vehicle.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Recursive and Other Special Functions
This set of questions includes problems on recursive sequences, piecewise and step functions, and translations of functions. Questions are multiple choice, true/false, and short answer with solutions included.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Piecewise Defined Functions
Learn how to graph a piecewise defined function on the TI-89 graphing calculator. Precise keystroke instructions and calculator screenprints are included in this lesson plan and student activity page.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: How Americans Got So Jittery
Students develop piecewise functions to plot the growth of Starbucks and to try and predict where they are going.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Warming Up to Sim Calc Math Worlds (For the Calculator)
Warming Up To SimCalc MathWorlds (for the Calculator)
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Piecewise Functions on Ti Interactive
Despite what most of us veiw as an excellent TI InterActive! Help file, my students have a difficult time getting the appropriate graphs after reading it. This is visual directions on how to enter piecewise functions in TI InterActive!...
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Piece Wise Function Definitions
Northeast Parallel Architecture Center of Syracuse University provides a quick overview of piece-wise functions, with a concentration on examples.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Sack Race
The primary focus should be on slope as rate of change and piecewise functions. This activity allows exploration of multiple types of slope; i.e., positive slope, negative slope, or zero slope for students to build their understanding of...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Piecewise Functions
Students show comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions check understanding on piecewise functions including applications and graphing.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Absolute Value Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to graph absolute value equations. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Function Notation & Evaluating at Numbers
Presents a lesson on function notation. Includes interactive widget for evaluating functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Increasing and Decreasing Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identification of increasing and decreasing intervals of discrete and non-discrete functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of General Absolute Value Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers using a graphing calculator to graph an absolute value equation. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, and attempt practice...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Intervals and Interval Notation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn a definition of open and closed intervals and introduction to interval notation. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Absolute Value and Piecewise Functions
Students will graph absolute value and piecewise functions on graphing calculators and see the effects of a, h, and k.