Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Functions Name: Breanna Rodriguez

Content Area: Building Functions Grade Level: Algebra 1
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
F-BF Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. [For F.BF.1, 2, linear, exponential, and quadratic] 1. Write a
function that describes a relationship between two quantities. a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for
calculation from a context. b. Combine standard function types using arithmetic operations. For example, build a function that models the
temperature of a cooling body by adding a constant function to a decaying exponential, and relate these functions to the model. 2. Write
arithmetic and geometric sequences both recursively and with an explicit formula, use them to model situations, and translate between the
two forms. Build new functions from existing functions. [Linear, exponential, quadratic, and absolute value; for F.BF.4a, linear only] 3.
Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, kf(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for specifc values of k (both positive and negative); fnd the
value of k given the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the graph using technology. Include
recognizing even and odd functions from their graphs and algebraic expressions for them. 4. Find inverse functions. a. Solve an equation of the
form f(x) = c for a simple function f that has an inverse and write an expression for the inverse.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

What are common characteristics that is seen with a function?
How can the concept of functions be used in the real world?

Unit Summary:
In this unit the students will be learning everything there is to learn about functions. They will first learn what a function is and be able to define it, how to
determine if it is a function using the vertical and horizontal line tests. The students will also need to understand how to find the following: a) the vertex, b) max
or min c) the domain and range, d) the x and y intercepts. Students will also learn how to graph and determine what the domain and range of the function is.
They will also understand how functions will work in the real-world, and be able to provide examples of how functions work in the real world.
Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Formative: Summative:
Group Discussion- The Students will talk in a group K*W*L and 3*2*1
about the above topics, writing down any ideas they Flashcards, Quiz, Jigsaw, Super Tic-Tac- Toe.
remember about a function without looking at their Jigshaw: K*W*L:
notes. Once the discussion is over with the students as a  In class actively. In groups of 4-5 students, that
larger group the class will discuss. will work on a certain problem.
 After 10 minutes, or all the students being done,
the group will decide on an ‘Expert’. That
‘Expert’ will jump from group to group teaching
the other groups how they got their answer.
Super-Tic-Tac-Toe :
Similar to tic-tac-toe, but a 4x4, with math equations for
students to solve in order to write the X or O in the
square.
 The students are asked to write the answers to
the following three questions. A) What you
know about the subject? B) What you want to
know about the subject. C) What have you
learned about the subject?
3*2*1:
 The students are asked to write, 3 things they
know about the subject, 2 things they do not
understand, and 1 possible test question.

Flashcards:
 The students will make flash cards that have
functions. (must have a minimum of 25 flash
cards)
 One side a graph, other side a function.

Quiz:
 Quiz would be on any type of vocabulary. (i.e
vertex, x-intercept, y-interepect)

Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)

Student Learning Objective:
Students will be able to
understand how to graph
and how to interrupt
graphs.
Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad
Lesson)
Student Learning Objective:
Students will be able to
define what a function is as
well as things that are
associated with them.
Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)
Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
(Assessments): They will be given 4 or 5 different functions and what they will need to do is a) graph, b) find the vertex ,
Being able to graph any c) determine if its max or min, d) the domain and range, e) the x and y intercept, and f) the types of shifts
type of function, and that happen (i.e: up/down, left/right)
explain what types of shifts
happen.
Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities:
Be able to demonstrate and Students will do worksheets from both graphs and functions and will show what is the domain and range
explain to others how to of the functions.
find both the domain and
range by both graphs and
functions themselves.
Student Learning Objective: Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Students will be able to Making their own equations As an activity they will create a real-world example. They will go to a grocery store or any kind of store
understand how functions using real world ideas. and get two different items prices and round the items up to the nearest whole number and have it equal
can we used in the real some number. Each item will be represented by any variable they choose. Then they will explain that how
world. if given a number for any of the variables how many of the other items they can buy with the remaining
money.
Unit Resources:
http://math.gmu.edu/~eobrien/PreCalculus/Functions%20Worksheet(1).pdf - this will be one of the final things the students would do. Putting everything they learned
together into one worksheet.
https://youtu.be/kvGsIo1TmsM - Video on what is a function.

http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/Alg/FunctionDefn.aspx - Tool for students to help them with their skills on functions.

https://youtu.be/jACDzJ-rmsM - Help the students learn how to use the tool Desmos.

https://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1/identify-functions - For those who don’t understand how to identify functions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz16ZRioUgs – This video is to show the students how we use functions in the real world.

https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mathchat/mathchat010.shtml - Gives the students the “why do I care” aspect.

https://prezi.com/idu8dnsinlhu/real-life-application-of-functions/ - This Prezi presentation is about how functions are used in the real world.

https://www.freemathhelp.com/functions.html - This link is for any extra help that the students may need.

Useful Websites:
http://map.mathshell.org/download.php?fileid=1740

https://www.imaginelearning.com/blog/2017/04/math-real-life-examples

https://www.mathsisfun.com/sets/function.html

http://geofaculty.uwyo.edu/dueker/GeophysicsClass/Math%20Review/IG%20parent%20functons.pdf

https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_intermediate-algebra/s05-04-graphing-the-basic-functions.html