Inverse Variation: (Introduction to Rational Functions)

• I have found that inverse variation is the most fun and effective way to introduce the concepts of rational functions!
• This product opens up with a real world scenario in which students are given a certain distance and speed and they must calculate the amount of time it takes.
• Based on this scenario students will generate a graph (speed independent and time dependent), make an equation, and identity horizontal and vertical asymptotes.
• Student will then practice other problems that imply inverse variation.
• There is a detachable reference page that shows students what inverse variation is and how to generate graphs and equations.
• I have students detach the reference page so they can place it right next to them while they work. Whats great about these reference pages is students don't have to fumble back and forth in their packet to locate the example problem.
• Print or Digital (i.e you may print this product or use it as a TPT Digital Activity in Google Classroom). Whatever works best for you and your students.

I hope your students find this lesson engaging and thought provoking!