Lesson 2
References:
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?id=L738
Standards:
MM3A1d Investigate and explain characteristics of polynomial functions, including domain and range, intercepts, zeros, relative and absolute extrema, intervals of increase and decrease, and end behavior.
Essential Question:
How can I use a table, graph or equation of a function to analyze the function?
Learning Objectives:
· Students will know how to use a TI-84 (or equivalent) to graph a polynomial
function.
· Students will know how to use a table to graph a polynomial function.
· Students will know how to analyze a graph of a polynomial function.
Learning Activity:
Students will complete the Egg Launch Activity sheet with a group.
6E's
Engage: Students are engaged during the activity because they are using a TI-84 to graph the quadratic functions and find the maximum and zeros of the function.
Explore: The students are exploring by investigating the three quadratic functions.
Explain: Students are required to explain the graphs of each function and compare them.
Elaborate: Students will be asked how they knew the three quadratic functions all had the same ending behavior without graphing them.
Evaluate: A rubric is provided that will check for student understanding of the activity.
Extend: Students will write a story to go along with a graph of three quadratic functions.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?id=L738
Standards:
MM3A1d Investigate and explain characteristics of polynomial functions, including domain and range, intercepts, zeros, relative and absolute extrema, intervals of increase and decrease, and end behavior.
Essential Question:
How can I use a table, graph or equation of a function to analyze the function?
Learning Objectives:
· Students will know how to use a TI-84 (or equivalent) to graph a polynomial
function.
· Students will know how to use a table to graph a polynomial function.
· Students will know how to analyze a graph of a polynomial function.
Learning Activity:
Students will complete the Egg Launch Activity sheet with a group.
6E's
Engage: Students are engaged during the activity because they are using a TI-84 to graph the quadratic functions and find the maximum and zeros of the function.
Explore: The students are exploring by investigating the three quadratic functions.
Explain: Students are required to explain the graphs of each function and compare them.
Elaborate: Students will be asked how they knew the three quadratic functions all had the same ending behavior without graphing them.
Evaluate: A rubric is provided that will check for student understanding of the activity.
Extend: Students will write a story to go along with a graph of three quadratic functions.
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Egg Launch Rubric
Use a TI-84 (or equivalent) to graph a polynomial function Use a table to graph a polynomial function Analyze a graph of a polynomial function |
Unacceptable
0 pts. Left coordinate plane blank where students were to draw the graphs Left coordinate plane blank where students were to draw the graphs Questions 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 were left blank |
Fair
1 pt. Graph looked a little incorrect. Miss plotted points and/or did not connect points correctly Graph looked a little incorrect. Miss plotted points and/or did not connect points correctly Questions 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 were not answered in full detail/ were incorrect |
Good
2 pts. Graph was correct, but was hard to interpret/ not very neat Graph was correct, but was hard to interpret/not very neat Questions 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 were not answered in complete sentence, lacked detail, and had correct answers |
Advanced
3 pts. Graph was perfect. Correct points plotted and points were connected correctly Graph was perfect. Correct points plotted and points were connected correctly Questions 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 were answered in complete sentences, full of detail, and had correct answers |