Functions+and+Graphs+of+Functions

Grade Level: High School

Unit: Functions and Graphs of Functions

Lesson Objectives (include 4 or 5): · Student will understand what a function is · Student will understand according to the graph why it is a function · Student will be able to create the graphs of functions · Student will be able to identify from graphs what is and is not a function

Time Required to complete this lesson: This lesson will last for a week

Title of lesson: Functions and the Graphs of Functions Description of lesson: This lesson will consist of showing the students how to identify functions and how to graph the functions and allow students to start recognizing certain graphs

Assignment (homework or in-class: ) Webwork, Minitab or excel graphs

Resources/materials needed: Internet, Excel or Minitab

Technology used: Excel or Minitab

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: The technology will allow the students to create their own graphs and functions and when I have them sent to me I can put them up and have their fellow students use these as practice to identify whether or not the graph represents a function.