Graphing Trig Functions
Learning Objective
I can graph trigonometric functions and identify key features such as amplitude and period.
Lesson Flow
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Graphing trig functions
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The amplitude of the function f(x) = 2sin(½x) is 2, which means the function oscillates between y = 2 and y = -2.
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The general form of a sine function is f(x) = A sin((2π/P)x), where A is the amplitude and P is the period.
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Given the graph of a trigonometric function, the period can be determined by measuring the horizontal distance it takes for the function to complete one cycle, and the amplitude is how much it swings in the positive or negative direction.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“The equation for a sine function is f(x) = A sin(Bx), where A is the amplitude and the period is 2π/B. For the function f(x) = 3 sin(½x), what is the amplitude and what is the period?”
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