Unit 1, Functions, Day 5: Evaluating Functions with Piecewise Functions

Action Items:

1. Turn in Evaluating Functions Worksheet (yesterday's homework)

2. Take notes on Piecewise Functions

3. Complete Homework: Piecewise Functions WS

4. Finish any missing assignments for late credit.

Entry Task: TBD

Notes: Function Notation & Evaluating Functions with Piecewise Functions

Unit 1 Outline:

Topics in Introduction to Functions

Guided Notes: Definition of a function (compared to relations) and 4 ways to represent a function
12 Basic Parent Functions:
- Alg 2A: Absolute Value and Polynomial Functions (Constant, Linear, Quadratic, Cubic, Quartic, etc.)
- Note the rest of the basic functions are covered in Alg 2B: Rational, Radical (Square Root, Cube Root), Exponential, Logarithmic]
Sets of Numbers and Number Theory*
Guided Notes: Domain and Range & Interval Notation (we are here!)
Function Notation & Evaluating Functions (we are here)
Review of Linear Equations
Piecewise and Step Functions
Special Piecewise Function: the Absolute Value Function
Transformations

Foundational Skills: Baseline Expectations and Context

Mathematical Practices:

Resources:

Patrick JMT Math Tutorials: Function Notation

Vocabulary: words and ideas you should be comfortable with by the end of Unit 1.