Lesson Planning Template

Lesson Title: Introduction to Functions Grade: 8

Learning Target: By the end of this lesson students will be able to:
 Identify and define a function
 Translate data from a table to a graph and its corresponding function
 Create a function
 Generate the graph of functions

Grade Level Guide: Content Standards

Content Curriculum Focal Common Core State Standards
Points (ie: NCTM, IRA,…)
NCTM Standards used in this
lesson include:
Identify functions as linear or
nonlinear and contrast their
properties from tables, graphs, or
equations.
Relate and compare different
forms of representation for a
relationship
Interdisciplinary Connections (if
applicable)
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.A.1 The concept of functions can be
Understand that a function is a rule applied to almost anything and
that assigns to each input exactly has relevance in different
one output. The graph of a function subjects.
is the set of ordered pairs consisting
of an input and the corresponding
output
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.A.2
Compare properties of two
functions each represented in a
different way (algebraically,
graphically, numerically in tables,
or by verbal descriptions). For
example, given a linear function
represented by a table of values
and a linear function represented
by an algebraic expression,
determine which function has the
greater rate of change.

Academic Language: Function, input, output, graph, x-axis, y-axis

Students’ Needs: Students should have a solid foundation with equations and inequalities. They are not
expected to know a lot about the topic of functions.

English Language Learners Special Needs (can be a

This lesson activity can be
translated to accommodate
and language barrier
group such as “struggling
readers” or individuals)
Students are not required to
read much for this
assignment and the video
will provide an alternative
source for students with
IEPs.
 Materials:
Student: Internet access (if student does not have any then it will be provided), textbook
Teacher: Laptop, overhead projector,

Language Function:
Examine functions and changes that affect them.
Experiment with different graphs and the changes correlating to them.
Describe the graph that you created.

Lesson Plan
Before: Students will begin the lesson with bell ringer questions on the board that they will discuses
with someone around them
1. What is a function
2. What do you know about the slope of a line
3. How do you graph a line
Once class begins we will discuss informally as a whole class what they did in small groups.

During: After this introduction the class will be separated into quads and with in that they will be split
into pairs. Then we will begin the Desmos activity. All students will have their own laptop and submit
their own work. The pairs can have the same answers but it is encouraged to see some different
functions. Each quad should have at least 2 functions. The slides will be worked through at the pace of
the students after the video on the second slide is shown to the class.

After: Following completion of the Desmos activity we will look at some of the functions chosen and
examine the different graphs. The students are free to ask any questions at this time. The class will
participate in a group discussion to tie off any loose ends

Assessment: The student’s work on Desmos will be checked for effort and I will be observing the
activity as informal assessment.

Type of Description of Modifications Evaluation Criteria

assessment assessment
Informal & The responses to the This assessment The assignment is more of a completeness
Formative Desmos activity will be can be translated activity to introduce the concept and check
checked for for ELL and the prior knowledge.
completeness and effort variation of the
activity will work
with many different
strengths.

Resources: https://teacher.desmos.com/activitybuilder/custom/5ae7a04228924e08d1852c34