Uncovering+the+Mystery+that+are+Functions

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What are functions? So many students get confused by what they are, how to tell if something is one, and how to graph them. There are a lot of things that can be considered a function, and there's a lot of things that aren't considered functions. So, it's no wonder people get confused. There's no need to worry, this webpage is here to the rescue. =====

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This webpage is designed to help everyone with the problems mentioned above, on top of helping everyone understand functions better. Also, a lot of classroom time is spent on functions, yet there is still confusion at the end of each day. I have compiled a number of sources to help you understand what you left class unsure about. There is a wide range of sources from full chapters in a textbook to poetry here. If you don't like one of the sources listed below, there are still a lot to choose from. To help you understand this page and how to use it, watch the video below that's telling you to watch it. =====

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1.Algebra - Learn everything and anything you'll need to know about algebra here
 * Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level || 3.7 ||

2.What is a Function? Find out here. This will clear the mystery up regarding what a function is, and provides great examples to help you understand. 
 * Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level || 5.6 ||

3.Do you know everything about linear functions? This may be a bit hard to understand, but there is a lot of helpful material. There are a lot of examples to follow along with to help you if you're confused. Do not do any of the numbered problems, unless you want extra credit. In that case, ask me which ones you should do. 
 * Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level || 7.4 ||
 * Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level || 7.4 ||

4.What kinds of functions are there? There are 8 main functions types, and this site shows a graph of what each one looks like. There are equations for each type of function that you should graph using the Desmos website listed below, or a normal graphing calculator. Graphing those will help you see what happens when different parts of the function gets changed. 
 * Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level || 8.6 ||

5.How to Construct a Graph Using a Data Table
 * Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level || 4.5 ||

= 5 Web-Based Resources =

1.Desmos Online Graphing Calculator

2.Desmos Youtube channel - Go to the 'How to' section to learn how to use Desmos properly, and figure out what kind of things Desmos can do. 

3.Kill the Cockroaches Game - Here you'll get to test your skills of naming equations for lines to kill cockroaches. See how many rounds you can get through before the cockroaches win. 

4.Locate the Aliens Game - If you are having trouble with point notation, (x,y), then you should play this game. It will help get you better and faster using point notation, and you'll have fun beating your top scores. 

5.Are Functions Used in the Real World? Look through the short slideshow, and then try to come up with more examples of functions.

= 5 Unique Resources =

1.//__The Composite Functions of Life__// - Here is a poem that someone made about functions. I'll bet you didn't think poetry could be written using math terms. You should try to make your own poems. Making them with vocabulary words will help you understand them better, and better know how all the terms are related.

2.How to Find the Vertex of a Quadratic Function - This will help you all graph a quadratic function. A Quadratic function is symmetric accross its vertex. Once you know the vertex, the graph is quick to make. media type="custom" key="25394738"

3. Here's some nice dance moves to help you remember what each function looks like when it's graphed.

4. Here's a nice song about functions, made by a fellow math teacher. media type="custom" key="25394784"

5. Here's another song, but this one isn't just about any function. This song is about quadratic functions, and might just help you remember that crazy quadratic formula. media type="custom" key="25394872"