Lesson Plans
October 12-16, 2015
Monday- Functions (8.F.1)
I can describe a function as a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output. I can determine if a relation is a
function through multiple representations.
Students will apply their skills and new knowledge of functions in order to determine if relations are functions.
They will use multiple representations: (ordered pairs, tables, graphs, and mappings) to determine if a relation is a
function. Students will complete an independent practice over relations and function, explain that function have
only one input to one output. Students will use VersaTiles to practice theses skills. Students will also complete an
answer analysis of multiple representations of relations and functions.
Formative Assessment: Exit Slip
Tuesday- Functions (8.F.1)
I can describe a function as a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output. I can determine if a relation is a
function through multiple representations.
Students will create function in multiple ways using various materials. Students will create function through maps,
verbal expressions, charts, graphs, and ordered pairs. Students justify that their creation are and are not functions
as a rule assigning exactly one input to exactly one output.
Formative Assessment: Exit Slip
Wednesday- Functions (Standard 8.F.5)
I can describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two quantities by analyzing a graph
(function/not function, increasing/decreasing/both/neither, discrete/continuous, linear/non-linear).
Students will conduct a discovery activity (Graph Sort) over analyzing graphs. Students will place graphs in groups
of function, not function, increasing, decreasing, both, or neither, discrete or continuous, linear/ non-linear. We
will discuss this on chart paper with each group to determine which graphs belong in the appropriate categories.
Students will take notes in their math notebook over qualitative graphs. Students will complete a quiz over
determining functions and patterns.
Formative Assessment: Quiz
Thursday- Functions (Standard 8.F.5)
I can describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two quantities by analyzing a graph
(function/not function, increasing/decreasing/both/neither, discrete/continuous, linear/non-linear).
Students will apply knowledge of analyzing graphs and complete practice. Students will justify which graphs belong
in the groups: function/not function, increasing/decreasing/both/neither, discrete/continuous, or linear/ nonlinear. Students will continue their notes in their math notebook over qualitative analysis of graphs.
Formative Assessment: Exit Slip
Friday- Functions (Standard 8.F.5)
I can describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two quantities by analyzing linear and non-linear
relationships.
Students will produce a creative writing piece over, “A Day in the Life of Being Linear or Non-Linear. This piece will
have students analyze what it would be like to be linear or non-linear. They will apply content knowledge of linear
and non-linear relationships to write a story using a rubric. Students will then be given some interpreting graphs
and situations scenarios.
Formative Assessment: Writing Piece