Introduction
Welcome to Mrs. Baggett's Relations and Functions Webquest!!
Here, students are introduced to Relations and Functions. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the difference between (a) relations and functions, (b) domain and range, and (c) how to determine whether or not a function is represented when analyzing tables, graphs, and coordinates.
8th Grade Math
Keywords: relation, function, graph, domain, range, coordinate, tables
Task
Your mission is to THOROUGHLY read the instructions on the "Process" tab and complete the assignment for this webquest. Answer all of the questions NEATLY on your sheet of paper by the end your class today.
Process
This is a collaborative pair assignment!! However, EACH partner is responsible for all written data from the following task(s). Task 1 - After watching all videos, answer the following questions on your worksheet: 1. Explain the easiest way to see if a relation represents a function. (as stated in one of the videos) 2. What is the definition of a relation? 3. Write 3 examples of a relation. 4. What is the domain of a set or ordered pair? What is the range? 5. What is the definition of a function? 6. Complete this statement: Whenever the ____ appears more than once, it is NOT a function. 7. Explain the vertical line rule. [video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlhQqmLN51M][video:https://youtu.be/uWX…:http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/…] Task 2 - Answer the following questions on the worksheet: 1. Create an example of a set of values that would be an example of a function. Do this in TABLE FORM. 2. Create an example of a set of values that would NOT be an example of a function. Do this by making a list of the ORDERED PAIRS. (Must have at least FOUR ordered pairs) Task 3 - Look at all the images of the graphs attached below. State whether or not each is a function by using the words "YES" or "NO".#1<a href=https://www.createwebquest.com/image/view/30903>Example 1</a> 
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Task 4 - Partners will create a graphic organizer on "Functions" based on their understanding of the content using their understandings and the data collected from this webquest! The following grading rubric will be used for evaluation of the task!!
Rubric
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30 Points |
15 Points |
0 Points |
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Content
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Contains All pertinent and correct data about functions |
Contains Most pertinent and correct data about functions |
Contains little or no pertinent and correct data about functions |
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Categories
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The four (4) major categories are addressed |
At least 2-3 major categories are addressed |
Less than 2 major categories are addressed |
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Examples
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Examples are provided for all 4 categories
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Examples are provided for 2-3 categories
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Examples are provided for only one or none of the categories
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LOTS
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Correct language of the standard was used correctly consistently throughout project |
Correct language of the standard was used correctly mostly (2 or less errors) throughout project |
Correct language of the standard was not used (more than two errors) correctly throughout project |
Score: ________/120 Final Grade: ____________
Evaluation
Fully complete the task to the best of your ability. Write your answers on your handout and create your graphic organizer on a SEPARATE sheet of paper. This is a graded classwork assignment. This assignment is to be completed in class and turned into the basket prior to exiting.
* Ensure your name is on it. NO NAME = NO CREDIT.
* Make sure your work is NEAT!
* All questions have been answered
* All tasks have been completed
* Use of the Rubric for completion of Task 4!
Conclusion
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE DONE IT!!!! You're Webquest is complete! You should now have a "functionable" knowledge of "functions" and have the ability to identify them from relations.
Credits
P. Baggett
Middle School Math