Highlights of Teaching - Math:Variety of Functions

Throughout the 2nd quarter of this semester, 10th grade students were introduced to a variety of functions, each with their own unique geometry. The transformation of these graphs allows the shapes to move around the Cartesian plane. Using online program www.desmos.com the students’ task was to re-create a piece of artwork (of some type: painting, picture, cartoon, logo, or even to express their own creativity and make a newone), using functions that they studied in the math course. Recreating a well known piece forced them to think about which graph best fits certain attributes.