Math 1: Exponential and Linear Functions/End Behavior

Performance Assessment
Become the Expert on Graphs
Grade 8/9 Commented [1]: I really like this performance
Learning Standard: Interpret the parameters 𝑎 and 𝑎 in a linear function 𝑎(𝑎) = 𝑎𝑎 + 𝑎 or an assessment! Great job!
exponential function 𝑎(𝑎) = 𝑎𝑎𝑎 in terms of context.
Learning Outcome: I can interpret the information given in a linear function 𝑎(𝑎) = 𝑎𝑎 + 𝑎 as well as
an exponential function 𝑎(𝑎) = 𝑎𝑎𝑎 .

For this project, create a graph that expresses linear and exponential functions. This can be done various
ways including through a website, poster, Google Slide, Google Drawing, etc. If you are unsure about
your ideal method of presentation contact me and we can talk about it. This project will then be presented
to the class by you to help ensure your peers understand various graphs and functions. Remember, you are
the expert on your graph and what you tell your classmates has to help them understand the elements of
your graph. Be sure to make it colorful and appealing!

I will be looking for the following items in your presentation and graph:

● at least one linear function and one exponential function

● One word problem/ story describing each function
● For the linear function you need to label
○ The slope
○ The y- intercept
○ The equation
○ A graph with a labeled x- and y- axis
○ The end behavior
● For the exponential function
○ The y- intercept
○ The equation
○ The end behavior
○ A graph with a labeled x- and y- axis
● Don’t forget to be creative and have fun with this!

Modifications/Accommodations:
1. Students are given a sheet with definitions of what the different types of functions are and what is
encompassed in making a function (slope, y-intercept, etc.) to reference.
2. Students only have to choose one type of function to model and label, instead of 2.
3. Allow students to work in pairs to complete the project.
4. Go over the project individually with the student to ensure they understand the project.

Scaffolds:
1. Provide a variety of functions that a student can choose from to model their presentation off of.
2. Given time to work with a teacher to complete the project. Commented [2]: Awesome!
 Math 1: Exponential and Linear Functions/End Behavior

Criterion Advanced (5) Proficient (4) Satisfactory (3) Unsatisfactory (2)

Function - Both functions - Both functions are - One function - Functions are
clearly labeled and clearly labeled with is labeled labeled incorrectly
defined with equations on graph. incorrectly or or not at all
explanation. - Both graphs are drawn not at all - Graphs are drawn
- Both graphs are correctly. - One graph is incorrectly or not at
drawn correctly drawn all.
including an input incorrectly or
and output table. not at all

Elements of - Students label and - All elements in both - One element - Two or more
Functions explain the horizontal graphs are clearly is either elements are
asymptote in the labeled incorrect or incorrect or
exponential graph as missing. missing.
well as being clearly
labeled with all parts.

Story - Story or problem for - Both stories or - One story or - Story or problem
both functions is problems are written problem for a for both functions is
provided and also clearly. function is not not provided or
includes explanation given. unclear
to why the horizontal
asymptote is included
and goes along with
the story.

Presentation - The presentation is - The presentation is - The - Presentation items

easy to read, displays easy to read, displays presentation is are not easy to read
creativity and creativity. easy to read in or creative to any
incorporates - Student was able to at least half of degree.
technology. (Desmo, present the project the material. - Student did not
ex.) with little help of - Student was present the
- Student was able to information and was able to present presentation nor
present the project prepared. the project was prepared to.
with ease, knew the with difficulty
material, and was and was not
well prepared prepared.