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Model Lesson/ Best Practices to Share

Vertical line test

 

Subject

Mathematics B

Grades

11

 

 

NY State Standards

A2.A.38Determine when a relation is a function.

A2.A.52 Identify relations and  functions, using graphs.

 

 

Instructional Focus

Visualize functions for better understanding.

 

 

Performance Task

Have students connect given points to make graphs showing a function passes the vertical line test in the interactive examples.

 

 

Scoring Guide

Computer indicates the correct or incorrect response.

 

 

Essential Skills

 Understanding that graphs of functions pass the vertical line test.

 

 

 

Pictures, Tables, Graphs, Videos, Websites, Attachments, Etc.

Web site:

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/verttest/index.html