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Individual transformations of Sine, Cosine, and Tangent graphs. Students match the graph to the equation and the amplitude/period. Each equations has only one transformation. Successfully used with a High School PreCalculus class to infer collaborative peer discussions. Easy print and cut. A blank template version (WORD) also available for free.

Word Document with blank cards ready for matching 3 card sets. Use your own questions to fill in each card, then print and have students cut out and match.

Graphical Analysis Worksheet and Quizzes bridge basic analytic interpretation of function graphs using simple number values so that students my first focus on the conceptual understanding of analyzing a graph (particularly differentiating between positive/negative vs increasing/decreasing and -∞ vs ∞) in preparation for more intricate questions later that may involve decimals or use of a graphing calculator. Download includes 1 Worksheet and 3 quizzes with answer keys. All documents are in both

Given the Amplitude, Period, Phase and Vertical Shift students are required to draw and label the axis on the graph of the trig shape as well as write the equation. No questions have both b, and c values or reciprocal functions in this set so its a good beginner level. There is also an Editable Word document so you can make your own variations in BridgeBuilding.

Students fill in the blanks to write the trigonometric equation from the given amplitude, period, phase shift and vertical shift. All questions contain both a period and phase shift. Download includes the Answer Key and "short cut" process for finding the (bx - c) part of the equation. My students were struggling with finding that part of the equation when there was both a period and phase shift which motivated this creation. They worked in groups of 3. This task (along with a little direct ins

M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G Stations builds a bridge through basic analytic interpretation of function graphs without much procedural manipulation. This solidifies the conceptual understanding of analyzing a graph (particularly differentiating between positive/negative vs increasing/decreasing) in preparation for more intricate questions later involving decimals or use of a graphing calculator. This is an 8 station activity, with a sheet organized for students to write answers. The stations include graphs

Given the Amplitude, Period, Phase and Vertical Shift students are required to draw and label the axis on the graph of the trig shape as well as write the equation. No questions have both b, and c values or reciprocal functions in this set so its a good beginner level. Editable Word document so you can make your own variations. Hopefully the formatting will stay. I will load a PDF version BridgeBuilding as well just in case.

Because you want it ALL…this Bundle includes the M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G Stations Task and Answer Key, a Worksheet and 3 Quizzes with Graphical Analysis and Factoring, a short Test and instructions for how to edit these documents in Word so you can create additional versions for students who may need some extra practice. Answer keys are included for all documents including the Stations Task. All documents are in both Word and PDF to allow you to modify them to fit your students’ needs or send a quick PD

The student answer sheet has been completed correctly and is available here! If you are looking for the 8 Stations Graphical Analysis Activity that includes factoring check out: Stations of Graphical Analysis and Factoring

After working on our statistics unit for a few days I put students in groups they are comfortable reading with. I give them 20 minutes to popcorn-read with their group and discuss the cartoon drawings. Then I give them these questions. I separate them into the 2 parts for groups who need to get fewer questions at a time and give both parts to the ones that are better and doing a whole packet at once. I have used the last question to launch a statistical project of their own or just as a class di

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Function Family Investigation with Transformations (2 days cw/hw)

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