Form 9: Learning Guide

Module One: Nonlinear Functions

Course Name: Nonlinear Functions and Equations
Learning Goals/Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Define a function.
Differentiate between functions and non-functions.
Use function notation.
Answer common questions about functions that arise in applied problems.
Identify domain and range.
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Read pages 325 331 in text book

Watch class lesson in Moodle

Additional Resources
Read class notes in Moodle
Learning Activities
Activities for This Lesson
Participate in classroom discussion.
Function Quiz
Function Notation Quiz
Domain and Range Quiz
Practice problems
Group Discussion
Discussion Questions
After watching the class lesson on Moodle, what are two questions you have about the information
presented?
Find two real world examples (one function and one non-function). Explain each example and why
you selected it.
Self-Assessment
Check your understanding
Do you know the definition of a function?
Can you differentiate between functions and non-functions?
Can you use function notation?
Can you identify domain and range?
Lesson Evaluation: Graded Assessments

Function Quiz
Function Notation Quiz
Domain and Range Quiz
Discussion Participation

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

Module Two: Graphing and Writing Equations of Quadratics

Course Name: Nonlinear Functions and Equations
Learning Goals/Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Find key points of a parabola (x-intercepts, y-intercept, and vertex) when given the function in
factored form.
Create rules for quadratic functions based on given properties such as x-intercepts, y-intercept,
vertex, and direction of parabola.
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Read pages 332 335 in text book
Watch class lesson in Moodle
Additional Resources
Read class notes in Moodle
Learning Activities
Activities for This Lesson
Participate in classroom discussion.
Create teaching video.
Create three-question quiz.
Provide feedback to classmates.
Practice Problems.
Discussion Questions
After watching the class lesson on Moodle, what are two questions you have about the information
presented?
Self-Assessment
Check your understanding
Can you find the key points of a parabola?
Can you write the rule for a parabola when given the x-intercepts and one additional piece of
information?
Lesson Evaluation: Graded Assessments

Teaching video
Three question quiz and feedback to classmates
Discussion Participation

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.