Transforming Linear Equations
Transforming Linear Equations
Grade Levels
Course, Subject
Rationale
How are changes to a linear function reflected in the equation and the graph?
Description
In this activity, students will use the Linear Transformer to manipulate given functions into new ones (perform transformations such as arithmetically combining, composing, and inverting commonly used functions, using technology to perform such operations on more-complicated algebraic expressions).
Students will understand the meaning of equivalent forms of equations.
Students will be able to judge reasonableness of the results of algebraic manipulations including those resulting from technology.
Students will need access to a computer to use the Linear Transformer. The use of this tool is easy to learn.
Content Provider
The Concord Consortium: http://www.concord.org/
Resource
See the link below for the interactive resource. After creating a free account, you will have access to all ITSI-SU Math and Science interactive resource and lessons.
http://itsisu.portal.concord.org/activities/25.jnlp?teacher_mode=true
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