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Curve Sketching Pair Practice Lesson - Math 31

1) Students practiced curve sketching in pairs by sketching different functions on whiteboards and comparing their sketches to computer-generated graphs. 2) They discussed as a class how the algebraic functions relate to their curve sketches and how the shape of a curve can be predicted from analyzing the function. 3) This lesson allowed students extensive practice with curve sketching skills through collaborative work and discussion before an upcoming quiz.

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Curve Sketching Pair Practice Lesson - Math 31

1) Students practiced curve sketching in pairs by sketching different functions on whiteboards and comparing their sketches to computer-generated graphs. 2) They discussed as a class how the algebraic functions relate to their curve sketches and how the shape of a curve can be predicted from analyzing the function. 3) This lesson allowed students extensive practice with curve sketching skills through collaborative work and discussion before an upcoming quiz.

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Subject/Grade: Lesson/Date: Time:

Math 31 Curve Sketching Practice 2 – March 19 and 22, 2021 50/77 mins
Stage 1: Desired Results
Lesson Now that students have learned the full curve sketching process, they will spend this class
Overview: practicing applying these skills. They will work in pairs, each sketching a different curve, and
end the lesson with a discussion about how the curves are related to their functions.
GOs: After completing this section, students will be expected to provide systematic sketches of
graphs of polynomial, rational, algebraic and trigonometric functions of one variable.
SOs: Students will:
 using the concept of critical values to sketch the graphs of functions, and comparing
these sketches to computer generated plots of the same functions
 employing a systematic calculus procedure to sketch algebraic and trigonometric
functions
Learning Students will:
Objectives Sketch a variety of curves with their classmates using the calculus skills they have learned and
discuss how these curves might arise from their given functions.

Stage 2: Assessment Evidence


Formative Check of student work Summative Quiz/Unit Test
Assessment Assessment

Stage 3: Learning Experience


Prior to Prepare functions for students to Resources: 830 Worked Examples in OAC
Lesson: graph Calculus, George Tam
Time: Content/Description Differentiation/
Assessments:
Introduction:
Review of Previous Concepts/New Learning:
Today you are going to continue practicing sketching curves using all the skills
you’ve learned over the course of the unit.
Body:
Pair Problem Solve Observe
 Students will be randomly paired up and will work on a full-sized students as they
whiteboard to sketch a given function. Each pair will be working on a work and check
different problem. their answers
 Once students are finished, we will check their answer by comparing
their graph to a computer-generated graph.

Discussion of Curves Student input in


 Once all curves are finished being sketched, students will see about 6 or discussion
7 different curves. Lead a discussion about the algebraic functions and
how we might be able to predict what a curve will look like just by
analyzing the function.

Consolidation:
Review of Key Concepts/Point to Next Class:
Students should be ready for a quiz at this point, depending on how strongly
they understand the material so far.
Stage 4: Reflection
Subject/Grade: Lesson/Date: Time:
This was my favorite lesson that I’ve put together so far. Students really enjoyed getting to work on the large
whiteboards with their peers. There was a lot of collaboration between students and being able to discuss their
ideas with each other was a great review for them before the quiz. I did this lesson twice in a row and allowed
students almost two full days of class time practice. It was also a great formative assessment tool, as it was
very easy to see the work students were doing and the different levels of understanding.

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