Determine whether a relation (represented in various ways) is a function. SPI 0706.3.2

Links verified on 6/11/2014

1. Ambleweb Function Machine - students identify what process was used to produce a sequence of numbers (twelve processes available)
2. Determine Which Relations are Functions - [9 pages] several relations are presented and then evaluated, steps are shown for each function [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
3. Function Rules - [13 slides] explanation, examples and student practice
4. Function Rules and Other Tight Math Stuff - [17 slides] four topics are covered; writing function rules from tables, writing tables from function rules, graphing tables and function rules, and writing function rules from graphs [this show needs editing; remove the sounds before using in your classroom]
5. Inverse Functions and Relations - one page homework assignment
6. List of Mathematical Abbreviations - a listing of abbreviated names of mathematical functions, function-like operators and other mathematical terminology
7. Math Functions, Relations, Domain and Range - explanation posted at the Math Warehouse
8. Relations and Functions - four-page handout to print and use as a practice test
9. Relations and Functions - this show covers the vertical line test and using a mapping diagram, followed by several practice exercises [10 useful slides] [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
10. The Vertical Line Test - The vertical Line test is a way to determine whether or not a relation is a function. (explanation from the Math Warehouse)
11. Which Relations are Functions? - three-page handout to print and use as a practice test Answers to the test