I. Functions in General
‐ What is a function?
‐ Function notation
‐ Domain and Range
‐ Input vs. Output
‐ Piecewise Defined Functions
II. Linear Functions
‐ What makes a function linear?
‐ Average rate of change and slope
‐ Linear equations
‐ from graphs
‐ from words
‐ from table or 2 points
‐ Parallel and perpendicular lines
‐ Finding equation of a line
‐ Graphs of lines and effects of the parameters m and b
III. Quadratic Functions
‐ graphs and parameters a, h, and k
‐ changing standard form to vertex form ( completing the square )
‐ formula from graphs
‐ finding zeros
IV. Exp onential Functions
‐ What makes a function exponential?
‐ Percent Change
‐ Finding formulas for exponential functions from
‐ 2 points or a table
‐ verbal description
‐ graphs
‐ Graphs of exponentials and the effect of the parameters a and b
‐ continuous growth
‐ Solving exponential equations graphically
V. TI83-Stuff
‐ Find linear, quadratic, or exponential regression equations
‐ Solving exponential equations
What to Study
‐ Your 2 tests, your homework, and our class examples
Disclaimer
‐ All material we have covered thus far may appear on the Mid term Exam . This
outline is meant to be
just that – an outline. I have not intentionally left off any topic, but it is
possible that I have
overlooked something. If you notice something missing, please bring it up in
class.
