MA19.8.14

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 8

MA19.8.14
Evaluate functions defined by a rule or an equation, given values for the independent variable.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

how to apply order of operations.
That every input will produce one output for a given function.

Skills

Students are able to:

analyze a rule or an equation
Substitute given values for the input to produce a desired output.

Understanding

Students should understand that:

An output for any function is controlled by the input for that function. This is important to help reinforce/establish the concept of inputs being the independent variable and outputs representing the dependent variable.

Vocabulary

Evaluate
Input
Output
Function

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