This week in math, we will begin the Functions unit. The focus of the week is for students to be able identify functions from a variety of contexts, including:
- Mapping diagrams
- Sets of ordered pairs
- Tables / T-charts
- Graphs
- Equations
To be successful in the this unit, it is important that students are familiar with the following terms:
Domain
Range
Input
Output
Function
Linear
Nonlinear
Rate of change
The agenda for this week is listed below. This agenda is subject to change to meet students' needs.
TUE
- Intro to functions (discuss / explain terms)
Identifying functions from: mapping diagrams, sets of ordered pairs, tables
WED **short class due to 8th grade writing assessment
- Identifying functions from tables and charts
- Comparing functions represented in different ways
THU
- Identifying functions from graphs
- Comparing functions represented in different ways
FRI
- Identifying functions quiz
- Function machine: exploring function rules