Algebra Unit 3: Special Functions and Sequences

Video Resources
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this unit, I
should
Know
-

How to determine if a relationship is

a function
The difference between a discrete
and continuous function
How to identify an arithmetic and
geometric sequence
Vocabulary of special linear
functions

Be able to
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Describe a function and find the

domain and range of the function
Determine whether a relationship is
linear (arithmetic), exponential
(geometric), or other
Graph discrete functions and
continuous functions.
Determine the domain/range of
discrete/continuous functions.
Graph piecewise functions.
Determine function values of
piecewise functions.
Determine the domain and range of
piecewise functions.
Graph and interpret step functions.
Write arithmetic and geometric
sequences both recursively and with
an explicit formula.
Use arithmetic and geometric
sequences to model situations.

The links below connect resources to specific learning objectives from the unit.
These resources are intended to be supplemental and are helpful for review, study,
or catching up after absences.

What is a function? Video

How to Identify an Arithmetic Sequence Website
Sequence Vocabulary Website
Piecewise Functions Notes and Vocabulary Website

Domain and range website

Introduction to sequences video
Discrete and Continuous Video
Domain and Range Video
Graphing Piecewise Functions Video, Graphing Piecewise
Functions Video 2
Domain and Range of Piecewise Functions Video
Evaluating Piecewise Functions Video
Graph a Step Function Video
Write Arithmetic Sequences Video, Write Arithmetic
Sequences Video 2
Geometric Sequence Video

Understand
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How do special functions model a

variety of situations?
The connections between domain
and range and discrete and
continuous functions.
Difference between arithmetic and
geometric sequences

Model Piecewise Functions Video

Vocabulary of special linear functions

Recursive
Explicit
Terms
Sequence

Common Difference
Domain
Range
Restrictions

Interval or inequality
notation
Discrete
Continuous