TEACHER: A.

Wright
GRADE: 8
UNIT (S): Algebra
TOPIC: Functions and Relations
DATE: MAY 28 - JUNE 1, 2018
DURATION: One Week
STANDARDS:
 Employ algebraic reasoning through the use of expressions, equations and formulae to
interpret, model and solve problems involving unknown quantities.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
Students should be able to:
 Students will explore the concept of functions as relationships, as machines, as equations,
and as graphs.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Students should be able to:
 Identify the differences between a relation and a function.
 State the different types of mapping.
 Determine whether or not a relation is a function based on the mapping.
 Calculate missing values for a stated function or function pattern.
 Recognize multiple representations of functions.

KEY SKILLS:
 Calculate gradients, draw lines correctly, plot points correctly, identify intercepts, write
list of coordinates correctly, correctly compete supplied tables.

KEY VOCABULARY:
 Relations, functions, recognize, domain, range, state, determine, identify

RESOURCES:
Computers/tablets/smart phones

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Internet access
Students

PRIOR LEARNING:
Check that students can:
 Perform the four basic operations on numbers;
 Solve equations involving one or more variables

LEARNING OUTCOME:
Students will be able to:
 Function tables accurately drawn and completed with at least 90% accuracy
 Domain and range correctly identified, labelled and completed
 Differentiate between a function and a relation

TEACHING/LEARNING ACTIVITY:
 Lesson One (1)
 Students will be taken to the e-Learning lab for them to research the key terms for
this topic.
 The WHERE TO method will be used to explore the following activity (Appendix A)
 Students will be asked to come to the front of the class; males will be asked to pair
up with females.
 One male will then be told to pair with more than one female to see the class’
reaction.
 A discussion will ensue about the different pairs (mapping) and whether or not they
will function ok or have problems.
 Students will then write in their own words a definition for each type of mapping
 Students will then realize that not all relations are functions but all functions re
relations.
 Lesson Two (2)
 Several different domain and range diagram will be drawn on the board
 In groups students will discuss one diagram

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  Each group will state the relation of their diagram and also whether or not it is a
function giving reasons for their answers.
 A discussion will ensue to clear up misconceptions
 Functions will be written on the board and the domain given for students o find the
range and to draw the domain and range diagram for each
 Lesson Three (3)
 Students will be given a function and its domain to find the range.
 A discussion will ensue about the function and if there may be a shorter way of
calculating the range
 A table will be drawn on the board and a discussion will take place about the steps
used to find the range earlier
 Students will place each part of the function in the correct place on the table.
 Examples will be worked on the board
 Students will be given five questions three to be completed in class and two for
homework.
 Lesson Four (4)/ Assessment
 Functions will be written on the board one at a time for students to complete in their
books after which one student will draw up the table on the board and complete it
with the help of the class.
 Another student will be asked to draw up the domain and range diagram for the same
function and to complete it.
 This will be done several times with different functions.
 Students will be given a worksheet to complete.

ASSESSMENT
 Domain and range properly identified, labelled and completed
 Table completed with at least 90% accuracy

EXTENDED LEARNING:
Challenge students to:

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  Research the use of functions in the manufacturing industry as it relates to production and
labelling.

LINKS TO OTHER SUBJECTS:

Technical and vocational:
- Attainment target 1 creativity and innovation: explore a range of problem solving
contexts and develop ideas for solutions utilizing new technologies;
- Attainment target 2 Explore methods and procedures: use resources efficiently and use
appropriate techniques in the execution of tasks.
Science:
- Analyze experimental data and allow for anomalies. Carry out multi step calculations.
Physical Education:

- Attainment target: games and sports: exhibit the capacity to cope with new and varied
skill difficulties and to cooperate with others in regular practice in order to refine
technique;

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