| Patterns, Functions and Algebra Standard |
| Benchmarks |
| B. | Identify and classify functions as linear or nonlinear, and contrast their properties using tables, graphs or equations.
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| C. | Translate information from one representation (words, table, graph or equation) to another representation of a relation or function.
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| D. | Use algebraic representations, such as tables, graphs, expressions, functions and inequalities, to model and solve problem situations.
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| E. | Analyze and compare functions and their graphs using attributes, such as rates of change, intercepts and zeros.
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| Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8) |
| 1. | Relate the various representations of a relationship; i.e., relate a table to graph, description and symbolic form. |
| 3. | Identify functions as linear or nonlinear based on information given in a table, graph or equation. |
| 6. | Describe the relationship between the graph of a line and its equation, including being able to explain the meaning of slope as a constant rate of change and y-intercept in real-world problems. |
| Grade Level Indicators (Grade 9) |
| 3. | Describe problem situations (linear, quadratic and exponential) by using tabular, graphical and symbolic representations. |
| 5. | Describe and compare characteristics of the following families of functions: linear, quadratic and exponential functions; e.g., general shape, number of roots, domain, range, rate of change, maximum or minimum. |
| Grade Level Indicators (Grade 10) |
| 10. | Solve real-world problems that can be modeled using linear, quadratic, exponential or square root functions. |