We will solve problems using the math modeling process of writing a function from the information in the problem. We will then use the model to answer questions about the situation described.

We will create mathematical models from given situations.

We will do problems of matching a graph to an equation using transformation. We will also do problems involving graphing an equation using transformations.

We will look at three transformations: reflections, translations, and dilations. We will do examples using lines, parabolas, and circles without using technology.

We will do some graphs of piecewise-defined functions using paper and pencil methods.

We will observe the graphs of nine different parent functions that will be used to discuss piece-wise defined functions.

We will look at examples of increasing and decreasing, concavity, and asymptotes in the graphs of functions.

We will study the properties of functions from several different approaches. The properties include odd or even, increasing, decreasing, maxima, minima, and concavity.

We will define the following terms: function, relation, domain, range, mapping, and difference quotient. We will do examples of each defined term.

We will do problems related to the use of equations of lines. Some will ask for the equation from given information, some will ask to change the form of the equation.