Stained Glass Window Project

Algebra 2 Final (Long)

Day 1: Finding Functions in Real Life

“We all use math every day; to predict weather, to tell time, to handle money. Math
is more than formulas or equations; it’s logic, it’s rationality, it’s using your mind to
solve the biggest mysteries we know,” (Scott, R. & Scott, T. (Executive producers).
2005. Numb3rs. Los Angeles, CA., CBS).

In Algebra 2, we have studied the following mathematical functions

 Quadratic
 Polynomial
 Rational
 Radical

Your task is to search online to find out where the following functions are used. You will be
creating one-page paper on your findings. Your paper must include:

 A minimum of two real-life examples where each of the four functions

are used.
 The name of the website where you received your information.
 A photo of where the graph of the function may appear in real-life (such
as in nature or art).

Save your paper to your Google drive. Although you may work together and may have
similar answers to your classmates BE CREATIVE and try to find examples that interest
you.

Sketch a picture on the graph paper provided using a mixture of the functions. You can
also use linear functions and absolute value functions. Highlight each function used in your
picture with a colored pencil.
Day 2: Linear Functions

The parent function is:

A common form of linear functions is “slope-intercept form”:

Create your own linear function, by inserting your own numbers.

Graph your function and write out a table of values:

X Y

Remember that to find the inverse, we “swap” our x and y. Find the inverse of your
function.
Now, graph your inverse function and fill in your table of values (if done correctly, your
numbers will just switch places in your table. For example, a point (5,2) would become
(2, 5).)

X Y

0
Day 3: Quadratic Functions

The parent function is:

Create your own quadratic function:

Can you factor the function?

Graph the function:

What are the “roots” or “zeros” of the function?

Polynomial Functions

How are polynomial functions different from quadratics?

Write a polynomial function in factored form:

Graph:

What are the roots of the function?

Minimum:

Maximum:

End behavior:

𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → −∞, 𝑦 →
𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → ∞, 𝑦 →

Write a different polynomial function in standard form:

Graph:

What are the roots of the function?

Minimum:

Maximum:

End behavior:

𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → −∞, 𝑦 →
𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → ∞, 𝑦 →

What is the degree of a polynomial function:

Write a polynomial function with an even degree:

 Describe the end behavior: 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → −∞, 𝑦 →

𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → ∞, 𝑦 →

Write a polynomial function with an odd degree:

 Describe the end behavior: 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → −∞, 𝑦 →

𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → ∞, 𝑦 →

What happens when the leading coefficient is negative?

 Even degree: 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → −∞, 𝑦 → 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → ∞, 𝑦 →

 Odd degree: 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → −∞, 𝑦 → 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → ∞, 𝑦 →
Day 4: Rational Functions

Parent function:

Create your own rational function:

Graph:

Y-intercept:

Vertical Asymptote:

Horizontal Asymptote:

Find the inverse to the function you created:

Graph:

Y-intercept:

Vertical Asymptote:

Horizontal Asymptote:
Day 5: Radical Functions

What is the square root parent function?

Write your own square root function:

Graph:

Domain:

Range:

End point:

Increasing Interval:

Decreasing Interval:

What is the cubed root parent function?

Write your own cubed root function:

Graph:

Domain:

Range:

Turning Point:

Increasing Interval:

Decreasing Interval:
Day 6: Creating Your Masterpiece

On the graph paper, create a picture to with a minimum of FIVE functions. The types of
functions you can use are:

 Linear
 Absolute Value
 Quadratic
 Polynomial
 Rational
 Radical

You have to have at least THREE different kinds of functions in your picture. You’ll want
to make sure your graphs use up the space on the graph.

Determine the equations of your functions (This is where the transformations come in!)

1. Y=
2. Y=
3. Y=
4. Y=
5. Y=

(Any additional functions and equations you use will be bonus!)

Bonus: Y=

Once you have created your picture, you will receive a sheet of plexiglass. Place the
picture on the graph paper underneath the plexiglass and trace over them carefully with a
sharpie marker. Once you are finished, you will be painting your masterpiece.

You will only receive ONE “window”…So, do your work carefully!!!

What you need to turn in:

 “Finding Functions in Real Life” paper (10 points)

 Your review packet of exploring each function (25 points)
 Your list of equations and graph paper (15 points)
 Your “Stained-glass window” (25 points)