Activity Overview
In this activity, students compare the properties and attributes of different functions.
Before the Activity
Download TI Connect™ using the TI Connectivity Cable
See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
Print page 1 from the attached PDF file for the class
During the Activity
Distribute the page to the class.
Follow the Activity procedures:
Use the given set of test-functions to compare and contrast the properties of linear, exponential, quadratic, higher degree polynomial and rational functions
Find the gradient of the quadratic function by first principles
Use the rule of differentiation to find the derivative for the quadratic functions
Use the calculator to find the equation of the tangents
Determine the maximum and minimum values for each function
Find the derivative of each function
After the Activity
Students answer the questions on the activity sheet.
Review student results:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary