Mr Steffes

This is a graphic organizer to be used as notes for modeling polynomial functions from data in a precalculus course. Graphs are shown for linear, quadratic, cubic, and quartic functions, examples are given for choosing which type of function to use from a scatter plot, then calculator instructions are given (TI-83/84) for finding regression equations. Answer key not included.

This is to be used as notes for a precalculus or algebra 2 course on conic sections. It provides a helpful resource for describing the graphs and equations for ellipses and has space for a couple of examples in writing an equation from given points and graphing an equation.

This is a graphic organizer to be used as a reference for the graphs of parent functions including constant, linear, quadratic, cubic, radical, absolute value, greatest integer, and rational. This was used for a precalculus course. The sheet is designed to be cut in half and used as half-sheets.

This is to be used as a reference sheet for any type of function for reflections, translations, and dilations of the parent function. An example is given for each with a quadratic parent function.

This is a graphic organizer to be used as notes for continuous versus discontinuous functions in a precalculus course. It gives definitions of three types of discontinuous graphs and two examples of determining discontinuity of a function.

This is a graphic organizer that can be used as an activity in an algebra 2 or precalculus course for students to practice the vocabulary of Degree and Leading Coefficient of polynomials. Degree and Leading Coefficient are to be written on the lines and examples (provided by teacher or student-derived) go inside the ellipses. Students could use them to quiz each other, can share them on a document camera or post on a wall after being decorated. It is intended to be cut in half to make two copies

This is a graphic organizer to be used as notes for graphing linear inequalities. The definition can be derived from questioning students' background knowledge of the two words. The examples are not given, but one should be < or > and the other should include "greater than or less than or equal to." The notes section is for reminding students where to shade and when to draw a solid line or a dashed line.

This is a graphic organizer to be used as notes for an algebra, algebra 2, or precalculus course. Definitions of exponent rules are given and space for an example of each, then there are seven examples of simplifying expressions using these rules. Prior knowledge of converting between radical and exponential form is required.

This is a graphic organizer to be used as notes for defining and describing graphs of rational functions. An example is given for finding vertical asymptotes and two methods for finding horizontal asymptotes. The first is to find the inverse function then see where it is undefined. The second is to divide the numerator and denominator by the highest power of x then find the value when x approaches infinity. It does not go into detail on actually graphing the functions and does not include holes.

This is to be used as notes for describing and graphing parabolas in standard form in an algebra 2 or precalculus course. Vocabulary is described, a table is given with descriptions of different parabolas in standard form, then an example given.

This is a graphic organizer to be used as notes for an algebra 2 or precalculus course. It provides an example of solving the same quadratic equation using graphing, factoring, and completing the square, then gives an example of completing the square for an equation that is not able to be factored. This can be an introduction to completing the square but detailed instructions of the process are not given.

This is a graphic organizer to be used as notes for an algebra 2 or precalculus course for solving radical equations. The four steps involved are listed and two examples given. One example uses a cube root and the second example is solved by factoring.

This is a graphic organizer to be used as notes for a precalculus course on determining whether vectors are perpendicular using the dot product. There are also three examples of using this method but an answer key is not provided. The sheet is designed to be cut in half so that it is a half-sheet.

This is a graphic organizer to be used as notes for a precalculus course. Definitions are given for vector addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication and then space is given for four examples using the operations. This sheet is designed to be cut in half and used as a half-sheet.

This is to be used as notes for equations of and graphing hyperbolas. Vocabulary is given, as well as a table describing the different types of hyperbolas and an example of graphing one.

This is a reference sheet with examples to show how to change between radians and degrees both ways for a precalculus course. The sheet is designed to be cut in half.

This is a graphic organizer to be used as notes for a precalculus course. Definitions are provided for critical points and relative and absolute minimum and maximum with space for graphic examples.