Nonlinear Functions
Nonlinear Functions
Objectives
In this unit, students will model nonlinear functions, including absolute value functions and quadratic functions. Students will:
- create a table of values and graphs of absolute value functions and quadratic functions.
- develop an understanding of transformations of functions.
- model real-world situations with absolute value functions and quadratic functions and interpret components of the function, including vertex, domain, range, and rate of change.
- develop the ability to imagine real-world scenarios best modeled by each type of function.
Essential Questions
- How can a given function be represented? What connections can be made between the various representations?
- Which function best models a given real-world scenario? What does the function look like in the real world?
- How can an equation, table, and graph be used to analyze the rate of change and other applicable information, related to a real-world problem and the representative function?
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Formative Assessment
DRAFT 11/08/2010