Math Planet
Math Planet: The Graph of Y = Ax^2 + Bx + C
A nonlinear function that can be written on the standard form ax^2 + bx + c,where a is not = 0, is called a quadratic function. All quadratic functions hava a U-shaped graph called a parabola.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.f Introduction to Linear Functions
This task lets students explore the differences between linear and non-linear functions. By contrasting the two, it reinforces the properties of linear functions. Aligns with 8.F.A.3.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Composing Music Mathematically
This activity is designed to motivate and challenge first year algebra students through a fun introduction to advanced mathematical concepts. It also offers extensions for upper grade level students. Students will recognize relationships...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra 1: Find Minimum and Maximum
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family to find the minimum or maximum and the zeros of quadratic functions.
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Math Notes and Math Tests
Pre Calculus Notes: Nonlinear Inequalities [Pdf]
Students explore nonlinear inequalities. Graphs and detailed examples are included.
Other
Increasing, Decreasing, Maximum and Minimum Functions
This site provides a portion of a textbook that explores increasing and decreasing functions. Students are provided examples and then have practice problems they can attempt to master the concept.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Univ. Of Waterloo: Wired Math: Linear Graphing: Graphing and Analyzing [Pdf]
The mathematics resource assesses learners on linear relations. The activity has problems with graphing and analyzing linear relations. Some of the topics included are variation, scatter plots and linear relationships. The worksheet has...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Review Exercises: Non Linear Models
Students review non-linear models. The resource consists of review exercises on the mathematics concepts.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Linear Functions: Slope Using Coordinates
Students learn that the slope is ratio of change in y to the change in x. They find the slope of a line using the slope formula, and examine the characteristics of lines with positive, zero, negative, or non-defined slope.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Linear and Nonlinear Functions
Determine if a relationship is linear or nonlinear. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Systems of Equations
Learners examine how to solve systems of equations. Topics investigated are linear systems with two variables, linear systems with three variables, augmented matrices, and nonlinear systems. Class notes, definitions, and examples with...
Other
Graph Pad: Data Analysis Resource Center
The GraphPad Statistics Guide is both a guide to doing statistical analyses with GraphPad Prism 7, and a concise review of statistical principles, emphasizing clear explanations with very little math. The GraphPad Curve Fitting Guide is...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Form Equations With Exponents
Mangahigh is a website with math games aimed at twelve to eighteen year olds. On this site students form nonlinear equations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Linear and Non Linear Function Distinction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguish between linear and non-linear functions
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Linear and Non Linear Function Distinction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguish between linear and non-linear functions.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Graphing General Polynomials, Radicals, Rationals, and Piecewise Fun
This resource provides an overview of graphing, giving examples of general polynomial, radical, rational, and piecewise functions. Also includes advice on common mistakes made by students.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Graphs of Nonlinear Piecewise Functions
Given the graph of a nonlinear piecewise function, find its formula. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Prealgebra: Graphing Quadratic Functions
Students will compare the graph of Y=x^2 with the graph of the given functions
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Interpreting Graphs of Functions
Interpret the graphs of both linear and nonlinear functions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Form More Complicated Equations
This interactive media source has two parts a learning mode and a practice game mode. The learning mode is where students are guided through understanding the individual pieces and general concept of nonlinear equations. Next, students...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Getting Started With the Ti Navigator System: River of Life
This lesson introduces students to Activity Center and is intended to help students develop the conceptual understanding of how to identify functions as linear or nonlinear and contrast their properties from tables, graphs, or equations.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.sp.1 Hand Span and Height
This task looks at a possible relationship between height and hand size. Students collect data from classmates, make a scatter plot, and explain the relationship as linear or nonlinear. Aligns with 8.SP.A.1.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Funciones: Expresion Grafica Y Verbal
In Spanish. Interpret the graph of linear and non linear functions with this interactive activity.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lsn 13: Systems of Equations, Algebraic and Graphical Representations
Lesson 3 of 4 for Passport to Advanced Math. Students will solve systems of equations in two variables in which one equation is linear and the other equation is quadratic or another nonlinear equation; relate properties of the function f...