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Day 2 NonLinear Functions_Tables.notebook 1 February 19, 2015 Linear, Quadratic , Exponential , and Absolute Value Functions Linear Quadratic Exponential Absolute Value Y = mx + b y = ax 2 + bx + c y=a∙b x y = |x|

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  • Day 2 NonLinear Functions_Tables.notebook

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    Linear, Quadratic , Exponential , and Absolute Value Functions

      Linear              Quadratic          Exponential                     Absolute ValueY = mx + b                y = ax2 + bx + c   y = a ∙ bx                           y = |x|

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    What type of graph am I?

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    Linear Exponential Quadratic

    What can you tell me about each type of graph?

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    Topic 3:  Classify Equations I Can:  Classify equations as linear, exponential, quadratic, absolute 

    value or none of these.

    What have we already learned about linear equations? How many different types of linear equations can you write?

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    LINEAR QUADRATIC EXPONENTIAL

    f(x) = x2  5     

    f(x) = 4x + 3    

    y= 20(3.02x)  

    ABS VALUE

    y = x 

    y = 2(x + 1)  3 

    4x + 3y = 24|2x| = 105|3  x| = 25

    y  4 = 2(x + 1)2

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    LINEAR QUADRATIC EXPONENTIAL ABS VALUE

    How can we distinguish each type of equation?

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    Linear, Quadratic & Exponential Functions

    What type of function?  

    (move this box)

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    Linear, Quadratic & Exponential FunctionsWhat type of function?  

    (move this box)

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    February 19, 2015

    Linear, Quadratic & Exponential FunctionsWhat type of function?  

    (move this box)

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    Linear, Quadratic & Exponential Functions

    In the real world, people often gather data and then must decide what kind of relationship (if any) they

    think best describes their data.

    You may be able to use the graph of data points to determine a model for the data.

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    Graphing Data to Choose a Model

    Plot the data points and connect them.The data appear to be exponential

    Graph each data set. Which kind of model best describes the data?

    11 2

    3

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    Graphing Data to Choose a Model

    Plot the data points and connect them.The data appear to be linear

    Graph each data set. Which kind of model best describes the data?

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    3

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    Graphing Data to Choose a Model

    Plot the data points and connect them.The data appear to be exponential

    Graph each data set. Which kind of model best describes the data?

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    3

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    Graphing Data to Choose a Model

    Plot the data points and connect them.The data appear to be quadratic

    Graph each data set. Which kind of model best describes the data?

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    3

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    Choose a Model from Table

    Another way to decide which kind of relationship (if any) best describes a data set is to use 

    patterns.

    We can use what we know about arithmetic sequences (common difference) and geometric sequences (common ratio) to find a pattern and 

    write an equation to model the data.  

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    Topic 1:  Classify TablesI Can:  Classify a consistent table as a quadratic, exponential, absolute value, or other function.  I can also identify the rate of change. 

     first differences that have a constant ratio.

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    51.0052.0054.0058.00

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    For every constantchange of +1there is a constant rate of change for the Second Difference. Quadratics have constant SECOND DIFFERENCE.

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    Determine the type of function:

    If the pattern continues, when would the oven be 750?

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    Classify the function from the table:

    x y

    0 9 

    1 7 

    2  5 

    3  3 

    4  5 

    5  7 

    What is the y-value when x = 8?

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    Classify the function from the table:

    x y

    0 0

    1 1

    2  3 

    3  7 

    4  15 

    5  31 

    What is the y-value when x = -1?

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    Classify the function from the table:

    x y

    1 0

    0  1

    1 0 

    2  3

    3  8

    4  15 

    What is the y-value when x = -2?

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  • Attachments

    ComparingLinear&ExponentialFunctionsTeacher.pdf

    ComparingLinear&ExponentialFunctionsStudent.doc

    ComparingLinear&ExponentialFunctionsStudent.pdf

    Comparing_Linear_and_Exponential_Functions.tns

    ﴾Activity Day 4﴿ TypesFunctionExploration linear and quadratic from I drive.doc

    ﴾Activity Day 4﴿ TypesFunctionExploration cubic and absolute value from I drive.doc

    graphingfunctions.tns

    graphingfunctionsteacherguide.doc

    graphingfunctionsteacherguide.pdf

  • Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions TEACHER NOTES MATH NSPIRED

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    Math Objectives

    Students will use a table and a graph to compare the changes in

    linear and exponential expressions as x increases.

    Students will recognize that as x increases, a linear expression

    increases at a constant rate (additively) while an exponential

    function increases multiplicatively.

    Students will recognize that an exponential function with a

    positive base will never be less than or equal to 0, but will get

    smaller and smaller as x decreases.

    Students will determine whether a graph represents a linear or an

    exponential function.

    Students will use appropriate tools strategically (CCSS

    Mathematical Practice).

    Students will construct viable arguments and critique the

    reasoning of others (CCSS Mathematical Practice).

    Vocabulary

    exponential function

    About the Lesson

    This lesson involves moving a point that changes the value of x

    and observing and comparing the values of a linear expression

    and an exponential expression.

    As a result, students will:

    Compare linear and exponential expressions.

    Compare linear and exponential functions.

    TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ System

    Use Screen Capture to compare linear and exponential

    expressions.

    Use a Notes page and Screen Capture to compare and contrast

    linear and exponential functions.

    Use Quick Polls to assess students’ understanding throughout

    the lesson.

    Use Teacher Edition computer software to review student

    documents.

    TI-Nspire™ Technology Skills:

    Download a TI-Nspire

    document

    Open a document

    Move between pages

    Grab and drag a point

    Tech Tips:

    Make sure the font size on

    your TI-Nspire handheld is set

    to Medium.

    You can hide the entry line by

    pressing / G.

    Lesson Materials: Student Activity

    Comparing_Linear_and_ Exponential_Functions_Student

    .pdf

    Comparing_Linear_and_

    Exponential_Functions_Student

    .doc

    TI-Nspire document

    Comparing_Linear_and_

    Exponential_Functions.tns

  • Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions TEACHER NOTES MATH NSPIRED

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    Discussion Points and Possible Answers

    Tech Tip: If students experience difficulty dragging a point, check to make

    sure that they have moved the cursor until it becomes a hand (÷) getting

    ready to grab the point. Also, be sure that the word point appears. Then

    press / x to grab the point and close the hand ({).

    Teacher Note: This lesson can be used to probe more deeply into the

    behavior of exponential functions by changing the base in the .tns

    document, using numbers such as 2 or 0.5 for the base.

    TI-Nspire Navigator Opportunity

    Use Screen Capture to determine whether or not students are experiencing difficulty using

    the .tns file. Use Live Presenter to demonstrate the correct procedure for using the file.

    You may want to take a Quick Poll to see if most of the students are obtaining the correct

    answer to questions 2 through 4. This will enable you to either stop and clear up any

    misunderstandings, or continue with the lesson.

    Move to page 1.2.

    1. Grab and drag the point to change the value of x. Complete

    the table below. Which column is growing faster?

    Answer: The 3x column is growing faster.

    x 3x 3x

    0 0 1

    1 3 3

    2 6 9

    3 9 27

    4 12 81

    5 15 243

  • Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions TEACHER NOTES MATH NSPIRED

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    2. a. As x increases from 2 to 3, how does the value of 3x change?

    Answer: The value of 3x increases by 3.

    b. As x increases by 1, describe the pattern in the numbers in the 3x column of the table.

    Answer: The numbers increase by 3 each time.

    Teacher Tip: At this point, check for student understanding of repeated

    addition of 3.

    c. As x increases from 2 to 3, how does the value of 3x change?

    Answer: It triples; it increases 3 times as much.

    d. As x increases from 3 to 4, how does the value of 3x change?

    Answer: It triples; it increases 3 times as much.

    e. As x increases by 1, describe the pattern in the numbers in the 3x column of the table.

    Answer: The numbers are being multiplied by 3. The values triple.

    Teacher Tip: Since the rate of change for 3x is constant, students might

    initially examine the values of 3x in terms of rate of change. For instance, a

    student could respond "the value of 3x increases by 18." In this case, you

    might ask the student if this pattern holds true for all changes in the value

    of 3x. Since it does not, encourage the student to search for another

    pattern in the table.

    3. Complete the bottom row of the table for x = 6. How did you determine the values for 3x and 3x?

    Answer: Students might say that they added 3 to 15 (previous row) to get 18 and multiplied

    243 by 3 to get 729, or any other acceptable method.

    x 3x 3x

    6 18 729

  • Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions TEACHER NOTES MATH NSPIRED

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    4. Why are the values for 3x increasing faster than the values for 3x?

    Answer: The values of 3x are increasing faster than 3x because you multiply the previous

    number by 3 instead of adding 3 to the previous number. When a whole number greater than

    1 is repeatedly multiplied by 3, the result gets greater faster than when you repeatedly add 3.

    For example, if the whole number were 2, 2 ∙ 3 = 6 while 2 + 3 = 5. The product is greater at

    the beginning, and the sum will never catch up. 2 ∙ 3 ∙ 3 = 18 while 2 + 3 + 3 = 8.

    Teacher Tip: While multiplying whole numbers greater than 1 by a positive

    integer greater than 1 makes the product increase, students should

    recognize that when a fraction between 0 and 1 is multiplied by a constant

    multiplier greater than one, the results get smaller and smaller. For

    example, 1/3, 1/9, 1/27, and so on.

    You might want to have students reflect on how multiplication works as

    repeated addition, that is 3 ∙ 2 means two 3s or 3 + 3. Thus, comparing 3x

    to 3x going from x = 5 to x = 6 means for 3x you have five 3s or 3 + 3 + 3 +

    3 + 3 and the next term would have six 3s or (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3) + 3 where

    you added a 3. With 35, the next term would be found by multiplying 3

    5 by 3

    or adding 35 three times: 3 ∙ 3

    5 = (3

    5 + 3

    5 + 3

    5). Two 3

    5s were actually

    added to the previous term.

    5. The function f(x) = 3x is called an exponential function, while the function f(x) = 3x is a linear

    function. Describe the difference in the two functions.

    Answer: A linear function has the variable as a factor in defining the function. In an exponential

    function, the variable is part of the exponent.

  • Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions TEACHER NOTES MATH NSPIRED

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    Move to page 2.1.

    6. Drag the point to the right to produce two graphs—one solid, one

    dashed. Use the information from the table in question 1 to

    identify which graph represents an exponential function and

    which graph represents a linear function. Justify your answer.

    Answer: The dashed graph remains closer to the x-axis and is f(x) = 3x because it is

    increasing at a slower rate than the graph f(x) = 3x. The graph of f(x) = 3x increases at a

    constant rate, 3 units vertically for every 1 unit horizontally. The solid graph, f(x) = 3x,

    increases at an increasing rate.

    7. How do the graphs of f(x) = 3x and f(x) = 3x support your response to question 4?

    Answer: When comparing the y-values for f(x) =3x, each time x increases by 1 unit, the y-value

    increases by 3 units. For f(x) = 3x, each time x increases by 1 unit, the new y-value is 3 times the

    previous y-value.

    8. Aaron says that the values of f(x) = 5x will increase faster than the values of the linear

    function f(x) = 5x. Do you agree or disagree? Justify your answer.

    Answer: I agree with Aaron because for f(x) = 5x, the y-values will be multiplied by 5 every

    time the x-value is increased by 1. For f(x) =5x, 5 will be added to the previous y-value each

    time the x-value is increased by 1.

    TI-Nspire Navigator Opportunity

    Use Quick Polls to determine the number of students agreeing with the statement in question 8.

    Teacher Tip: This might be a good time to ask students to give you

    examples of other linear or exponential functions.

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    TI-Nspire Navigator Extension Opportunity

    Have students press / ~ and choose Add Notes to add a new notes page to the file. Have

    students compare and contrast linear and exponential functions on the page. Capture students’

    screens and discuss their responses.

    Wrap Up

    Upon completion of the discussion, the teacher should ensure that students understand:

    Expressions of the form 3x increase by repeated addition.

    Expressions of the form 3x increase by repeated multiplication.

    Graphs of linear functions increase at a constant rate.

    Graphs of exponential functions of the form y = bx, where b is greater than 1 increase faster

    than graphs of linear functions of the form y = bx.

    Exponential functions of the form y = bx, where b is greater than 0 will never have values for

    f(x) that are 0 or negative.

    Extension: Trying Other Bases

    Have students press / G to show the function entry line on page 2.1. Then press the £ on the Touchpad twice to move to f1(x) and press the ¡ until the cursor is between the base and the exponent. Press .and change the base from 3 to 5. Press ·.

    Have students press / G again and press the £ on the Touchpad once to move to f2(x). Move the

    cursor until it is to the right of 3 and press .. Change the 3 to a 5. Press ·.

    TI-Nspire Navigator Extension Opportunity

    Students then drag the point on the arrow to the right to see the two graphs. Use Screen Capture to

    view the screens. Was Aaron correct?

    You might want to have different groups of students change the coefficient of the linear equation and

    the base on the exponential equation to other numbers greater than 1 and use Screen Capture to

    compare the results. Numbers between 0 and 1 can be used. Have students press Menu > Window /

    Zoom > Zoom – Out > · before moving the point on the arrow to the left.

    SMART Notebook

    Comparing Linear and Exponential FunctionsName

    Student ActivityClass

    Comparing Linear and Exponential RelationsStudent Activity

    Open the TI-Nspire document Comparing_Linear_and_Exponential_Functions.tns.

    In this activity, you will explore the values of the expressions 3x and 3x as x changes from 0 to 5. You will compare the two expressions by investigating patterns in how their values change both in a table and graphically.

    Move to page 1.2.

    Press / ¢ and / ¡ to navigate through the lesson.

    1.Grab and drag the point to change the value of x. Complete the table below. Which column is growing faster?

    x

    3x

    3x

    0

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    2.a.As x increases from 2 to 3, how does the value of 3x change?

    b.As x increases by 1, describe the pattern in the numbers in the 3x column of the table.

    c.As x increases from 2 to 3, how does the value of 3x change?

    d.As x increases from 3 to 4, how does the value of 3x change?

    e.As x increases by 1, describe the pattern in the numbers in the 3x column of the table.

    3.Complete the bottom row of the table for x = 6. How did you determine the values for 3x and 3x?

    4.Why are the values for 3x increasing faster than the values for 3x?

    5.The function f(x) = 3x is called an exponential function, while the function f(x) = 3x is a linear function. Describe the differences in the two functions.

    Move to page 2.1.

    Press / ¢ and / ¡ to navigate through the lesson.

    6.Drag the point to the right to produce two graphs—one solid, one dashed. Use the information from the table in question 1 to identify which graph represents an exponential function and which graph represents a linear function. Justify your answer.

    7.How do the graphs of f(x) = 3x and f(x) = 3x support your response to question 4?

    8.Aaron says that the values of f(x) = 5x will increase faster than the values of the linear function f(x) = 5x. Do you agree or disagree? Justify your answer.

    ©2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated1education.ti.com

    ©2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated2education.ti.com

    SMART Notebook

  • Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions Name Student Activity Class

    ©2011 Texas Instruments Incorporated 1 education.ti.com

    Open the TI-Nspire document

    Comparing_Linear_and_Exponential_Functions.tns.

    In this activity, you will explore the values of the expressions 3x and 3x

    as x changes from 0 to 5. You will compare the two expressions by

    investigating patterns in how their values change both in a table and

    graphically.

    Move to page 1.2.

    Press / ¢ and / ¡ to

    navigate through the lesson.

    1. Grab and drag the point to change the value of x. Complete the table below. Which column is growing

    faster?

    x 3x 3x

    0

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    2. a. As x increases from 2 to 3, how does the value of 3x change?

    b. As x increases by 1, describe the pattern in the numbers in the 3x column of the table.

    c. As x increases from 2 to 3, how does the value of 3x change?

    d. As x increases from 3 to 4, how does the value of 3x change?

    e. As x increases by 1, describe the pattern in the numbers in the 3x column of the table.

  • Comparing Linear and Exponential Relations Student Activity

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    3. Complete the bottom row of the table for x = 6. How did you determine the values for 3x and

    3x?

    4. Why are the values for 3x increasing faster than the values for 3x?

    5. The function f(x) = 3x is called an exponential function, while the function f(x) = 3x is a linear

    function. Describe the differences in the two functions.

    Move to page 2.1.

    Press / ¢ and / ¡ to

    navigate through the lesson.

    6. Drag the point to the right to produce two graphs—one solid, one dashed. Use the information

    from the table in question 1 to identify which graph represents an exponential function and

    which graph represents a linear function. Justify your answer.

    7. How do the graphs of f(x) = 3x and f(x) = 3x support your response to question 4?

    8. Aaron says that the values of f(x) = 5x will increase faster than the values of the linear function

    f(x) = 5x. Do you agree or disagree? Justify your answer.

    SMART Notebook

    SMART Notebook

    3

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    yx

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    X

    Y

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    SMART Notebook

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    yx

    =-+

    X

    Y

    1

    2

    3

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    yxx

    =--

    X

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    SMART Notebook

    SMART Notebook

    Graphing Functions

    Teacher Guide

    by: Tina Hill, Daniel Boone High School, Washington County, TN

    Activity Overview

    This activity may be used as a review of functions. It is set up with self-check answers. Students determine if the graph is a function and, if it is, name the function. The students will also graph various functions and compare/contrast the graphs.

    Concepts

    · Graphing functions

    Tennessee Standards

    · Algebra I

    · 3102.1.14 Apply graphical transformations that occur when changes are made to coefficients and constants in functions.

    · 3102.3.16 Determine if a relation is a function from its graph or from a set of ordered pairs.

    · 3102.3.17 Recognize “families” of functions.

    · 3102.3.18 Analyze the characteristics of graphs of basic linear relations and linear functions including constant function, direct variation, identity function, vertical lines, absolute value of linear functions. Use technology where appropriate.

    · 3102.5.6 Draw qualitative graphs of functions and describe a general trend or shape.

    Teacher Preparation

    · Load or have the students load the tns file: graphing functions.tns

    · There is no student sheet with this activity. The teacher may request answers to the compare and contrast questions. If so, the student may write the answers on paper.

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    Notes

    Question/Answer

    Problem 1

    In problem 1 students name the function.

    Students observe the given function. They then decide if the graph is a function using the vertical line test; then classify the function by clicking on the circle of the correct function name.

    Problem 2

    In problem 2 students graph more than one equation on the same graph of the linear function family. The students then compare and contrast the graphs.

    On page 2.2, students graph three linear functions with different slopes and intercepts.

    On page 2.3, students’ answers will vary. An example: All three graphs were straight lines but they had different slopes and y-intercepts.

    Problem 3

    In problem 3 students graph more than one equation on the same graph of the quadratic function family. The students then compare and contrast the graphs.

    On page 3.2, students graph quadratic equations with different x-coefficients and y-intercepts.

    On page 3.3, students’ answers will vary. An example: All four graphs were parabolas but they had different y-intercepts, different vertices, and different lines of symmetry.

    Problem 4

    In problem 4 students graph more than one equation on the same graph of the exponential function family. The students then compare and contrast the graphs.

    On page 4.2, students graph exponential equations with different exponents and base.

    On page 4.3, students’ answers will vary. An example: All four graphs were didn’t touch the x-axis. They crossed the y-axis at different coordinates. They are all increasing.

    Problem 5

    In problem 5 students graph more than one equation on the same graph of the absolute value function family. The students then compare and contrast the graphs.

    On page 5.2, students graph absolute value equations.

    On page 5.3, students’ answers will vary. An example: All of the graphs form a “v”. The graph with the negative on the outside of the absolute value made the graph upside-down. The others were shifted.

    Problem 6

    In problem 6 students graph more than one equation on the same graph of the sinusoidal function family. The students then compare and contrast the graphs.

    On page 6.2, students graph sinusoidal equations.

    On page 6.3, students’ answers will vary. An example: The graphs have the same wavy pattern but the 2sin(x) is longer.

    On page 6.4, students’ answers will vary. An example: The graphs have the same wavy pattern but the 2cos(x) is longer.

    On page 6.5, students’ answers will vary. An example: The graphs have the same wavy pattern, but the cos(x) crosses the y-axis at (0, 1) and the sin(x) crosses the y-axis at the origin.

    On page 6.6, students’ answers will vary. An example: The graphs will have the same wavy pattern and the graphs will move up 4 units, but they will cross the y-axis at different points.

    On page 6.7, the students’ will test their prediction.

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    by: Tina Hill, Daniel Boone High School,Washington County, TN

    Activity Overview

    This activity may be used as a review of functions. It is set up with self-check answers. Students determineif the graph is a function and, if it is, name the function. The students will also graph various functions andcompare/contrast the graphs.

    Concepts

    Graphing functions

    Tennessee Standards

    Algebra I

    o 3102.1.14 Apply graphical transformations that occur when changes are made to coefficients andconstants in functions.

    o 3102.3.16 Determine if a relation is a function from its graph or from a set of ordered pairs.o 3102.3.17 Recognize “families” of functions.o 3102.3.18 Analyze the characteristics of graphs of basic linear relations and linear functions

    including constant function, direct variation, identity function, vertical lines, absolutevalue of linear functions. Use technology where appropriate.

    o 3102.5.6 Draw qualitative graphs of functions and describe a general trend or shape.

    Teacher Preparation

    Load or have the students load the tns file: graphing functions.tns There is no student sheet with this activity. The teacher may request answers to the compare and

    contrast questions. If so, the student may write the answers on paper.

    TI Nspire Applications

    Graphs & Geometry

    Notes

    Question/Answer

    Problem 1

    In problem 1 students name the function.

    Students observe the given function. Theythen decide if the graph is a function using thevertical line test; then classify the function byclicking on the circle of the correct functionname.

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    Problem 2

    In problem 2 students graph more than one equation on the same graph of the linearfunction family. The students then compare and contrast the graphs.

    On page 2.2, students graph three linearfunctions with different slopes and intercepts.

    On page 2.3, students’ answers will vary. Anexample: All three graphs were straight lines butthey had different slopes and y-intercepts.

    Problem 3

    In problem 3 students graph more than one equation on the same graph of the quadraticfunction family. The students then compare and contrast the graphs.

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    On page 3.2, students graph quadraticequations with different x-coefficients and y-intercepts.

    On page 3.3, students’ answers will vary. Anexample: All four graphs were parabolas butthey had different y-intercepts, different vertices,and different lines of symmetry.

    Problem 4

    In problem 4 students graph more than one equation on the same graph of the exponentialfunction family. The students then compare and contrast the graphs.

    On page 4.2, students graph exponentialequations with different exponents and base.

    On page 4.3, students’ answers will vary. Anexample: All four graphs were didn’t touch the x-axis. They crossed the y-axis at differentcoordinates. They are all increasing.

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    Problem 5

    In problem 5 students graph more than one equation on the same graph of the absolute valuefunction family. The students then compare and contrast the graphs.

    On page 5.2, students graph absolute valueequations.

    On page 5.3, students’ answers will vary. Anexample: All of the graphs form a “v”. The graphwith the negative on the outside of the absolutevalue made the graph upside-down. The otherswere shifted.

    Problem 6

    In problem 6 students graph more than one equation on the same graph of the sinusoidalfunction family. The students then compare and contrast the graphs.

    On page 6.2, students graph sinusoidalequations.

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    On page 6.3, students’ answers will vary. Anexample: The graphs have the same wavypattern but the 2sin(x) is longer.

    On page 6.4, students’ answers will vary. Anexample: The graphs have the same wavypattern but the 2cos(x) is longer.

    On page 6.5, students’ answers will vary. Anexample: The graphs have the same wavypattern, but the cos(x) crosses the y-axis at (0, 1)and the sin(x) crosses the y-axis at the origin.

    On page 6.6, students’ answers will vary. Anexample: The graphs will have the same wavypattern and the graphs will move up 4 units, butthey will cross the y-axis at different points.

    On page 6.7, the students’ will test theirprediction.

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