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Algebra Std 3: Determine characteristics of a relation, including its domain, range, and whether it is a function, when given graphs, tables of values, mappings, or sets of ordered pairs. Finding the range of a function when given its domain

Lesson Plans Chicago Public Schools This is a structured lesson plan that provides strategies for teaching, examples, worksheets, and assessments. Instruction on the TI-82/83 is provided, but the use of calculators is not essential (Day 70-74) Functions and the Vertical Line Test The following discussions and activities are designed to lead the students to explore the the vertical line test for functions. Plotting points and drawing simple piecewise functions are practiced along the way. Chicago Public Schools This is a structured lesson plan that provides strategies for teaching, examples, worksheets, and assessments. Instruction on the TI-82/83 is provided, but the use of calculators is not essential. (Day 71-72) Linear Equations to Linear Graphs This is a lesson on graphing linear equations that incorporates domain and range.

Resources: Virtual Manipulatives This is an interactive function machine that evaluates elements of the domain. Purple Math Good extra reading on functions vs. relations and explanation of domain and range. There are good examples for students who need extra help.
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