Unit 3 Features of Functions
Lesson 1
Learning Focus
Graph a function to model a situation.
Interpret and identify key features of the graph.
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, we created graphs to model a story context. We learned the mathematical words to describe the key features of functions. These key features are used to analyze and compare functions.
Lesson 2
Learning Focus
Identify key features of functions.
Use key features of functions to analyze tables and graphs.
Lesson Summary
In the lesson we learned how to find features of functions in a table and clarified what each feature describes. We learned to use interval notation to write domains, ranges, and intervals of increase and decrease for continuous functions.
Lesson 3
Learning Focus
Become efficient in identifying key features of functions in various representations.
Describe domain, range, and intervals of increase and decrease using appropriate notation.
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, we worked on becoming fluent, flexible, and accurate in identifying and writing the key features of functions. We learned that domain and range can both be written as lists in set builder notation. We learned to identify features from context and to use graphs to help visualize the features.
Lesson 4
Learning Focus
Interpret the graphs and equations of functions.
Write equations for the graph of functions.
Combine two linear functions.
Lesson Summary
In this lesson we wrote the equation of two functions given graphically and with a story context. We connected the domain and range to the context and the graph. We deepened our understanding of function notation, learning to interpret the notation for graphs, tables, and equations. We learned that functions can be added together both graphically and algebraically.
Lesson 5
Learning Focus
Interpret function notation to match a function with its features.
Lesson Summary
In this lesson we interpreted function notation to match features with functions. We learned common phrases that can be used to “translate” function notation depending on the context. For instance,