Find key characteristics in square root graphs: critical points, intervals, and end behavior. Vocabulary includes domain, range, x-intercept, y-intercept, absolute minimum/maximum, interval of increase or decrease, and end behavior. Intervals of notation are used in the notes and answer keys where applicable.

• Notes: The notes review vocabulary for key characteristics of graphs. The characteristics covered are x-intercepts, y-intercepts, absolute minimums/maximums, domain and range, intervals of increase and decrease, and end behavior for polynomial graphs. Definitions, examples, and a spot to write the answer are provided.
• Practice: Practice has 4 graphs and students answer questions based on one specific vocabulary term at a time.
• Classwork: Has 8 graphs for students to identify the answers for the vocabulary terms. Problems 1-4 have scaffolding with parenthesis pre-filled in. For example, when domain is asked the student would see [ _____,______), which helps students identify when brackets and parenthesis are necessary. Problems 5-8 have no scaffolding in place.
• Activity: The activity is named "Interviewer and Applicant" it is similar to a speed dating activity. The interviewer is given a list of questions, hints to be given if needed, and the answers. The applicant only has the graph. Allow 1-2 minutes then have the applicants rotate to a new interviewer (Allow up to 7 rotations) . Switch roles and repeat the process. There are 8 different graphs with their paired answer sheet. Students tend to enjoy this activity because they get to move around the classroom, get a chance to ask questions and provide help, and they get to talk about the answers where writing the answers can be tedious for some students.
• Answer keys: Answer keys are provided for each assignment.

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