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Function Notation

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Functions and Relations
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
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TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
3.2
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Function Notation

Activity Overview

Investigate and understand the symbolic language in the notation of functions used in mathematics.

Objectives

  • Students will understand function notation and the distinction between an input value x, a function f, and a function output f(x)
  • Students will determine the rule for a function machine after using several inputs and observing the outputs.
  • Students will use function notation in problems.

Vocabulary

  • Function
  • Input
  • Output

About the Lesson

This lesson allows students to freely vary the input to a process (represented by a "machine" diagram) and observe the resulting output. As a result, students will:

  • Investigate and understand the symbolic language in the notation of functions used in mathematics.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Functions and Relations
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
3.2
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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