Topic: TRANSFORMING FUNCTIONS

LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and

f(x + a) on different functions.
SUCCESS CRITERIA 1. Function 4. Translation
2. Transform 5. Translation Vector
Bronze– To recognise the
3. Reflection
graphs of various
functions. STARTER Recognise the graphs of each of the following
functions. 5 minutes
Silver – To analyse the
effect of f(x) + a and
f(x+a) through
investigation.

Gold – To evaluate the

transformations by
sketching the graph of the
transformed function.
LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions.
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation.
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.
REAL LIFE FUNCTIONS

Where do you think functions are applied in real life?

LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions.
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation.
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.

Using your prior knowledge of transforming shapes,

Define the different transformations.

Or
Draw a picture to depict what happens in each
transformation. 1 minute
LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions.
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation.
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.

You are going to analyse the effect of the

transformations f(x) + a and f(x + a) on different
functions.
1. Go to the graphing tool Geogebra.
5 minutes 2. In the input bar enter f(x) = x2.
3. In the next input bar enter g(x) = f(x) + a and
press enter.This should create a slider for a.
4. Move the slider and observe how the graph
transforms for positive and negative values of a.
5. Write down your observation and how the
coordinates are affected.
6. Repeat the steps but in step 3 type h(x) = f(x +b)
Challenge and and press enter.
Super challenge 7. Write down your observation and how the
on tasksheet. coordinates are affected.
LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions.
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation.
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.

SUMMARY

Rule Effect on graph Effect on coordinates

y=f(x)+ a

y=f(x) - a

y=f(x + b)

y=f(x - b)
LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions.
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation. Progress Check
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.

y  f ( x) y ?

A 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) + 2 B 𝑦 =𝑓 𝑥 −2

C 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 + 2) D 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 − 2)
LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions.
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation. Progress Check
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.

y  f ( x) y ?

A 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) + 2 B 𝑦 =𝑓 𝑥 −2

C 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 + 2) D 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 − 2)
LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions.
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation. Progress Check
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.

y ?

y  f ( x)

A 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 + 5) + 3 B 𝑦 =𝑓 𝑥−5 −3

C 𝑦 =𝑓 𝑥+5 −3 D 𝑦 =𝑓 𝑥−5 +3
LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions.
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation.
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.

Evaluating Transformations
f(x) = x 2 − 4x

a) Find the coordinates of the turning

point of the graph y = f(x).
b) Sketch each pair of graphs on the
same set of axes showing the
coordinates of the turning point of
The diagram shows the curve with each graph.
equation y = f(x) which has a turning point i) y = f(x) and y = 3 + f(x)
at (2, 4) and crosses the y-axis at the point ii) y = f(x) and y = f(x − 2)
(0, 6).
Showing the coordinates of the turning
point and of any points of intersection with 3 minutes
the axes, sketch on separate diagrams the
graphs of
a) y = f(x) − 3
b) y = f(x + 2)
LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions.
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation.
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.

Evaluating Transformations – Exam Questions 10 minutes

LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions.
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation.
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.

ANSWERS

Use the mark scheme provided to mark your answers.

LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions.
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation.
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.
Challenge: Problem Solving
The following polynomial graph shows the profit that results from selling math
books after September 1. The polynomial is p(x)=5x3−20x2+40x−1, where x is the
number of weeks after September 1.

The publisher of the math books were one week behind however; describe how
this new graph would look and what would be the new (transformed) function?

3 minutes
LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions.
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation. 3 minutes
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.
Challenge: Critical thinking
Lost in translation?
The blue curve on the right
is a translation of the red
curve.

What is the equation of the

blue curve?
LO: To evaluate the effect of transformations of the form f(x)+ a and f(x + a) on different functions.
Bronze– To recognise the graphs of various functions. 3 minutes
Silver – To analyse the effect of f(x) + a and f(x+a) through investigation.
Gold – To evaluate the transformations by sketching the graph of the transformed function.

PLENARY

With regard to the success criteria,

write down what you have achieved
today. 1. Function
Rate your confidence 2. Transform
on today’s objective. 3. Translation
4. Translation
Vector