Spreadsheet and Graphing Calculator

Grade Levels

10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

Course, Subject

Related Academic Standards

A1.2.1.2.1 A1.2.1.2.1

Create, interpret and/or use the equation, graph or table of a linear function.

A1.2.1.2.2 A1.2.1.2.2

Translate from one representation of a linear function to another (graph, table and equation).

A2.2.1.1.4 A2.2.1.1.4

Identify and/or determine the characteristics of an exponential, quadratic, or polynomial function (e.g., intervals of increasing/decreasing, intercepts, zeros, and asymptotes).

A2.2.2.1.2 A2.2.2.1.2

Create, interpret and/or use the equation, graph or table of an exponential or logarithmic function (including common and natural logarithms).

A2.2.2.1.4 A2.2.2.1.4

Translate a polynomial, exponential or logarithmic function from one representation to another (graph, table and equation).

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Description

This tool can be used to investigate rational functions, like those in Whelk-Come to Mathematics, or exponential functions, as found in Shedding the Light or Trout Pond. It can also be used to investigate any other functions that can be explored with a graphing calculator or spreadsheet software.

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Spreadsheet and Graphing Calculator

Content Provider

Illuminations

Illuminations is a project designed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and supported by the Verizon Foundation. Illuminations works to serve you by increasing access to quality standards-based resources for teaching and learning mathematics, including interactive tools for students and instructional support for teachers.

Spreadsheet and Graphing Calculator