Function Transformations - Engaging Resources

RF SO2-4: Functions in Art Project

This project allows students to use their knowledge of various functions, transformations and domain & range to create
artistic graphs using the Desmos online graphing calculator.

Project Resources from Dan

Project Resources from Sandy

Some of Sandy's Thoughts on the Project

"I have offered this assignment 3 times now, and each time the students are so engaged by it (always surprised me how many hours they spend on making their pictures)

Also, we have noticed that creating individual accounts allow more flexibility for students to go back in a change the graphs without actually re-entering functions. I will probably change this next time I offer it.

Posting the final pictures on Edmodo was also really fun, because students were able to see the works of other students.

Finally (bragging here on behalf of my students...) each time this has been done, a student (or two) have had their graphs selected to go on the Desmos hall of fame, which was such an amazing treat to be able to celebrate in class."

7 Processes Focus: Technology & Connections.  Visit the Technology and Connections Process pages for more ideas on how to incorporate these processes in your teaching.  

RF SO2-4: Function Transformations Handouts - Sam Shah
(Link:  Function Transformations)

An excerpt from Sam Shah's site, describing the resources he is sharing, is below.  This series of handouts allow students to practice the processes of Reasoning and Connections.   

Sam Shah Transformations

7 Processes Focus:  Reasoning and Connections.  Visit the Reasoning Process Page and Connections Process Page to explore more ways to incorporate Reasoning and Connections in your teaching.

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