Compare Properties of Two Functions

Name (CIS 223 Asma Shedewa)

Grade(s) 8th Grade
Subject(s) Mathematics
Length of Lesson 20 minutes long
Lesson Overview/Rationale In this lesson plan, students will be learning
how to compare properties of two functions
each represented in a different way. Students
will be using the software, Inspiration, to their
understanding of how to compare properties.
The class will be using Inspiration for this
part of the curriculum. " These software
applications promote meaningful student
learning in several ways:
Address students multiple learning
styles
Promote creativity
Allow for brainstorming
Helps students organize and analyze
information."
Pgs.169-170

Curriculum Framework/Standard Michigan common Core State Standards for

Mathematics | High School - Algebra

Functions
Define, evaluate, and compare functions.

Compare properties of two functions

each represented in a different way
(algebraically, graphically,
numerically in tables, or by verbal
descriptions). For example, given a
linear function represented by a table
of values and a linear function
represented by an algebraic
expression, determine which function
has the greater rate of change.

Source: p. 55
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/K-
12_MI_Math_Standards_REV_470033_7_55
0413_7.pdf
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International Society for Technology in

Education: ISTE Standards for Students
Standard
Communication and Collaboration
Standard
Research and information Fluency
Standard
Digital Citizenship Standard
Technology operations and Concepts

Learning Objectives Students will focus on comparing

properties of functions.
Students will learn about the software
Inspiration and how to create maps on
it.
Students will learn how individually
to accomplish their goal.
Students will present to their peers the
maps they have created on Inspiration.
Students will write about what they
have learned about different properties
of functions and what method works
well for them.

Technology Uses Students will be using the computers for:

Creating a map to compare properties
of two functions each represented in a
different way.
Word document/google doc.
Calculators.
Promethean board.
Printer(feedback).
Computers/Internet
Printer
Materials Pencil, pen, book.
Procedure Teacher will introduce the lesson to
the students.
Teacher will pass out laptops to the
students.
Teacher will ask the students if they
are familiar with Inspiration and

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 Microsoft word, if not, the teacher will
guide the students through the
Promethean board.
Students will work on the lesson
individually.
Students will type how they learn best.
Inspiration Resource:
http://www.inspiration.com/freetrial
My Example of a map using
Inspiration will be at the bottom of the
lesson plan.

Assessment Students will be assessed on:

How well they know their assignment.
How well they were able to teach their
assignment.
How much effort was put into the
assignment.
How well the map was created using
Inspiration.
The word document that they turned
in.

Reference http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde
/K-
12_MI_Math_Standards_REV_470033_7
_550413_7.pdf
http://www.inspiration.com/freetrial

Page Break

Student Name: Assignment: Date:

Beginning Developing Exemplary Score

Organization Not organized, Somewhat Was able to
and not enough creative, but create a map
Presentation thought and missing a lot of comparing
creativity was simple effects different

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 put into it. that could have properties of
Didnt know made it more functions and
how to present interesting. worksheet. Was
and explain Presented in a very organized
what was going rush. well thought and
on. 5 pts. creativity was
3 pts. put into it. Their
classmates
enjoyed and
learned from
them.
10 pts.
No creativity. Some creativity,
Inspiration 3 pts. but did not know There was
what type of enough had
map to use, very creativity and
little information,
information. used the right
5 pts. map for
comparing and
contrasting.

10 pts.
Understanding Little to no Demonstrates Demonstrates a
understanding enough very well
of functions. understanding to understanding of
3 pts. teach half of the the assignment
students. that all the
5 pts. students
understood.
10 pts.
Time Took less time Took enough Finished the
than expected to time to present whole
teach their their assignment, assignment in
assignment. but was in a the time given.
3 pts. rush. 10 pts.
5 pts.
Word Little to no Explains what Word document
Document writing works best, but is well written
describing what does not explain and goes in
they have why and how. depth to explain

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 learned and 5 pts. what type of
what type of method works
method works best for them to
best for them to understand how
understand how to solve
to solve functions and
functions. why.
3 pts. 10 pts.
Total Score:
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