F-IF.3.7.a

Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.

a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.

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Formative Assessments
Formative Assessments
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Students are asked to graph a linear function and to find the intercepts of the function as well as the maximum and minimum of the function within a given interval of the domain.
Graphing a Linear Function
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Students are asked to graph a quadratic function and answer questions about the intercepts, maximum, and minimum.
Graphing a Quadratic Function
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Virtual/Hands-on Manipulatives
Virtual/Hands-on Manipulatives
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Identify important features of lines. Precisely describe these features to peers. Increase vocabulary relevant to lines.
Desmos: Polygraph Lines
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This activity follows up on Polygraph: Lines, using the discussions (and students' informal language) in that activity to develop academic vocabulary related to the graphs of linear functions.
Desmos: Polygraph Lines 2
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A series of graphing challenges designed to build student understanding of linear functions in various forms.
Desmos: Match My Line
Assessment Questions
Assessment Questions
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Videos of Expert Instruction
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Khan Academy video tutorial on graphing linear equations: ``Algebra: Graphing Lines 1``
Graphing Lines 1
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Jump to it and learn more about how quadratic equations are used in robot navigation problem solving!
Jumping Robots and Quadratics
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Hook/Performance Tasks
Hook/Performance Tasks
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This problem-solving task challenges students to find all quadratic functions described by given equation and coordinates, and describe how the graphs of those functions are related to one another.
Finding Parabolas through Two Points
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This awesomely gross lesson provides students with a real world context for building linear functions.
How Much Does A 100×100 In-N-Out Cheeseburger Cost?
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This task requires students to recognize the graphs of different (positive) powers of x.
Graphs of Power Functions
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The purpose of this task is to model the population data for London with a variety of different functions.
Modeling London’s Population
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Students compare graphs of different quadratic functions, then produce equations of their own to satisfy given conditions.
Graphs of Quadratic Functions