Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Analyzing the Graphs of Functions: Analyzing a Rational Function Interactive

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This interactive will help students practice analyzing graphs of rational functions to identify key features. 

Analyzing functions helps one to derive key information that can be used to determine the equation of certain functions. In the interactive, students are given a rational function r(x) = 1 / x-h + k, where h and k are real numbers.

In this interactive, students will:

    • move the red point to translate the function.
    • observe how the key properties of the function change when you move the function.  
    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Precalculus

    MA19.PRE.26

    Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand and using technology. Use the equation of functions to identify key features in order to generate a graph.

    Unpacked Content

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    Vocabulary

    • Rational functions
    • Horizontal asymptote
    • Vertical asymptote
    • Slant asymptote
    • Amplitude
    • Period
    • Phase shift
    • Domain
    • Range
    • Frequency
    • Midline

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Techniques for graphing,
    • Key features of graphs of functions.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Determine horizontal, vertical, and slant asymptotes of rational functions, and use these to sketch the graphs, identifydomains and ranges, and end behaviors.
    • Sketch the graphs, analyze, compare, and identify domains and ranges of the basic trigonometric functions: sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant.
    • Find the amplitude and period of a trigonometric function and use these characteristics to sketch its graph.
    • Identify and sketch translations of trigonometric graphs (vertical shifts and phase shifts).
    • Evaluate, graph and identify the domains and ranges of inverse trigonometric functions.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • A rational function is the ratio of two polynomial functions.
    • Rational functions contain restrictions on their domains and/or ranges. Therefore, their graphs contain asymptotes, holes, and/or discontinuity.
    • The graphs of rational functions vary, yielding various patterns.
    • Using algebraic methods to manipulate and/or solve the equation of a rational function can help determine important properties such as its zeroes, intercepts, asymptotes, domain, range, types of discontinuity, and end behavior.
    • Key characteristics (rational and trigonometric) of functions can help you visualize the sketch of it's graph and can lead to more effective and efficient graphing methods.
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    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    CK-12
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