EZ Math

This set of 9 stations helps students review the use of many important features of the graphing calculator (e.g. entering functions, setting a viewing window, finding zeros and points of intersection, setting and using a table). There are 9 activities/problems which could be used as stations ... or, give each pair of students a problem then have them "be the teacher," presenting their problem to the class. A complete and thorough answer key, including teaching tips and discussion points for eac

This is a set of 12 stations/task cards on composition of functions. The focus here is on using multiple representations (equations, tables, graphs, and verbal descriptions) to evaluate f(g(a)). Students will need to read graphs and tables to evaluate a function. They will also need to write an equation from a verbal description (e.g. "h(x) is the result of translating the quadratic parent function 4 units to the right") in order to create one or both of the functions needed to evaluate the comp

These 14 task cards focus on the relationship between a function and its derivative in all representations (graph, table, word problem, and function rule). The meaning of the function vs the meaning of the derivative...what we learn from f(x) vs what we learn from f'(x). Students must know that the derivative function gives the slope of the tangent line (or the slope of the curve), but do not need to be able to compute derivatives. Answers are provided.

In this summary activity, students work their way through 16 stations. Each station presents an exponential or logarithmic equation to be solved. The solution provides the clue for selecting the next station. Students complete the circuit by solving all 16 equations. Background skills needed: Students need to be familiar with properties of logarithms, be able to convert between log and exponential forms, and (for a couple of the problems) solve quadratic and simple rational equations. They need