TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

COURSE:
Algebra 1; Unit 3; Interpreting
Functions
Topic 5: Compare Properties of Two Functions
Standards

F-IF.C.9
Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way (algebraically,
graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For example, given a graph of one
quadratic function and an algebraic expression for another, say which has the larger maximum.
F-LE.A.1 Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.
INSTRUCTIONAL SEQUENCE
3.5.1 (Suggested 2 days)
OBJECTIVE

Students will be required to compare numeric values representing properties of

two functions. Students will be required to compare two functions qualitatively.

SPIRALED REVIEW

See Attached

DAILY WORD
PROBLEM

CALCULATOR
CONNECTION

Use the calculator to input functions in table and equation form to compare key
features of the graphs.

CLOSURE QUESTION
LESSON
RESOURCES
VIDEO RESOURCES

https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/99/files/104192/download?
verifier=fOLLG0ZBMzh3f1kG6akvOzDpx7bdAUfp9F0zotrL&wrap=1

WORKSHEET
RESOURCES

https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/99/files/104191/download?
verifier=ajDPyvFEPZOpweA5LccokjGe8Dn1nawoQRcd3Ybp&wrap=1
http://www.problem-attic.com/account/documents/9

OTHER

https://www.illustrativemathematics.org/contentstandards/HSF/IF/C/9/tasks/1279 (task comparing two functions, can graph

using calculators)
https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/99/files/745547/download?
verifier=LgZok4ykZgdhYDUnL2FUOspJuPuYrGrpz0nvMudn&wrap=1 (sample
assessment items)

https://www.illustrativemathematics.org/contentstandards/HSF/IF/C/9/tasks/1279 (task question)

https://www.engageny.org/file/53156/download/algebra-i-m3-topic-b-lesson-14teacher.docx?token=WxPMoqjh (task teacher copy)
https://www.engageny.org/file/53146/download/algebra-i-m3-topic-b-lesson-14student.docx?token=ea0MX5tR (task/teacher copy)
3.5.2
OBJECTIVE

Students will be required to identify situations that represent linear and

exponential growth.

SPIRALED REVIEW

See Attached

DAILY WORD
PROBLEM

Suppose Brett and Andre each throw a baseball into the air. The height of Brett's
baseball is given by h(t)=16t 2 +79t+6, where h is in feet and t is in seconds. The
height of Andre's baseball is given by the graph below:

Brett claims that his baseball went higher than Andre's, and Andre says that his baseball
went higher.
a. Who is right?
b. How long is each baseball airborne?
c. Construct a graph of the height of Brett's throw as a function of time on the
same set of axes as the graph of Andre's throw (if not done already), and explain
how this can confirm your claims to parts (a) and (b).
CALCULATOR
CONNECTION

Use the calculator to graph linear and exponential equations and tables and
compare key features of the graphs.

CLOSURE QUESTION

What are the similarities and differences between linear and exponential
functions?
How can you determine whether a real-world scenario should be represented
with a linear or exponential function?
https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/99/files/104122/download?
verifier=nKO9yBfSe157D9UEI4qMSTkKe8oWltmloQvQEEw6&wrap=1 (lesson
plan)

LESSON
RESOURCES

https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/99/files/104191/download?
verifier=ajDPyvFEPZOpweA5LccokjGe8Dn1nawoQRcd3Ybp&wrap=1 (task with
plan and student worksheet)
https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/99/files/104127/download?

verifier=TJcOd8JeK3ad8KuNUwdyhYDxUjP8oQcSWMteaXt7&wrap=1 (task with

plan and student worksheet)
https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/99/files/104126/download?
verifier=ycl5mTsRwOMMdYBfvSQWUbqM4dF5xIErWZjJETI4&wrap=1 (task with
plan and student worksheet)
VIDEO RESOURCES
WORKSHEET
RESOURCES

https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/99/files/104118/download?
verifier=RwKWDbzS7hheqeglabpXHBfkEQRg6TKKQqrmQlN6&wrap=1
http://www.problemattic.com/account/documents/9MH5VrGRWlSaEZIiwQOj/nodes/78641

OTHER

https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/99/files/104121/download?
verifier=8aTOuiXJz6ZT230EhqUFAFvInl4n39pCsaplBkFL&wrap=1 (scavenger
hunt)
https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/99/files/104120/download?
verifier=nBgyol6Y1O10AZptoKEoCpFpVXqEUh7SL8B4PJlH&wrap=1 (scavenger
hunt graph)
https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/99/files/104119/download?
verifier=Vpt8SRCROM65gsdVpyJSiI4EWkhBz6bmLx7gCv2a&wrap=1 (scavenger
hunt answers)
ASSESSMENTS

FORMATIVE

SUMMATIVE

PERFORMANCE LEVEL DESCRIPTOR