More Graphs of Functions

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

8

Overview

In this video lesson, students begin to analyze graphs of functions and use them to answer questions about a context. Students look at what happens over intervals of input values and learn that graphs can be viewed as dynamic objects that tell stories. They connect specific features of the graph with specific features of the contextual situation and investigate what happens over ranges of input values.  As students learn to interpret graphs in terms of a context and use them to answer questions, they learn an important skill in mathematical modeling (MP4).

Grade 8, Episode 9: Unit 5, Lesson 5 | Illustrative Math

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 8

MA19.8.13

Determine whether a relation is a function, defining a function as a rule that assigns to each input (independent value) exactly one output (dependent value), and given a graph, table, mapping, or set of ordered pairs.

UP:MA19.8.13

Vocabulary

  • Relation
  • Function
  • Input
  • Output

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to interpret a graph, table, mapping, and ordered pairs.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • give an accurate definition of a function.
  • Analyze graphs, tables, mappings, and sets of ordered pairs to determine if a relation is a function.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Functions assign every input one output, but they may see outputs repeat.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM
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