Aymen Abi Oula year 9

Australian International Academy, Kellyville

Year 9
Unit: X Attack
Due Date: 18th June 2018
Key Concept: Related Concepts: Global Context: Scientific MYP Criteria:
Logic Pattern, and Technical Innovation Criterion C: Communicating
measurement

Statement of inquiry:
We can find unknown values and make predictions based on logic and patterns.
ATL Skills
 Reflection and Transfer Skills

BOSTES outcomes:
 MA5.2-1WM - selects appropriate notations and conventions to communicate mathematical ideas and
solutions

 MA5.2-3WM - constructs arguments to prove and justify results

 MA5.3-1WM - uses and interprets formal definitions and generalisations when explaining solutions and/or
conjectures

 MA5.3-2WM - generalises mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse and solve problems efficiently

 MA5.3-3WM - uses deductive reasoning in presenting arguments and formal proofs

 MA5.2-9NA - uses the gradient-intercept form to interpret and graph linear relationships

 MA5.3-8NA - uses formulas to find midpoint, gradient and distance on the Cartesian plane, and applies
standard forms of the equation of a straight line

A student:
Description of Activity: For this investigation you will be exploring various functions and will be identifying
patterns in order to better understand how we create functions. You will be using Excel to assist in graphing
and will also be using Word to summarise your findings.

Your final assessment task must be submitted as a word document and it should include all the tables and
graphs that have been drawn on Excel.
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Criterion C: Communicating
Achievement Level Descriptor Task Descriptors
level
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors
below.
1–2 The student is able to: The student is able to: Identify
use limited mathematical language and forms of mathematical representation some patterns and graph on
to present information and communicate through lines of reasoning that are Excel. There is some
difficult to interpret. explanation on their findings.
3–4 The student is able to: The student is able to: Identify
use some appropriate mathematical language and different forms of some patterns and graph
mathematical representation to present information adequately. Communicate correctly on Excel. There is
through lines of reasoning that are able to be understood, although these are some use of mathematical
not always clear and adequately organize information using a logical structure. language to explain their
findings.
5–6 The student is able to: The student is able to: Identify
usually use appropriate mathematical language and different forms of patterns and graph correctly on
mathematical representation to present information correctly. They move Excel. They also discuss their
between different forms of mathematical representation with some success and findings correctly using all the
communicate through lines of reasoning that are clear although not always appropriate mathematical
coherent or complete. They present work that is usually organized using a language.
logical structure.
7–8 The student is able to: The student is able to: Explore
consistently use appropriate mathematical language and different forms of various functions, identify
mathematical representation to consistently present information correctly. patterns and graph correctly on
They move effectively between different forms of mathematical representation Excel. They also discuss their
and communicate through lines of reasoning that are complete and coherent. findings correctly using all the
They present work that is consistently organized using a logical structure. appropriate mathematical
language. (Q 11 – 15 must be
completed accurately)

ATL Descriptor
Self-management- Reflection and Transfer Skills
1 - Needs Attention 2- Acceptable 3 - Good 4 - Very Good 5 - Excellent

Reflection
I think I will achieve a level __5___ because…
Complete after finishing the assessment before the teacher has marked
I think I will get an 5 because of my effort that I have put into it
I achieved a level _____ because…
Complete after receiving the marked work back
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To better my level, I need to….
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Functions Investigation
For this investigation you will be exploring various functions and will be identifying patterns in order to
better understand how we create functions. You will be using Excel to assist in graphing and will also
be using Word to summarise your findings.

Once you have graphed both functions you need to copy them from Excel and transfer them into
Word.

You can view this video for your reference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITgT3YPDeLs

1. Graph the following functions in Excel (on the same set of axes):
o 𝑦 = 2𝑥
o 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 4
o 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 6

2. Copy your graph into Word and then discuss your findings by comparing the graphs, i.e.
comment on what features of each graph are similar and what are different.

3. Graph the following functions in Excel (on the same set of axes):
o 𝑦 = 2𝑥
o 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 3
o 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 5

4. Copy your graph into Word and then discuss your findings by comparing and contrasting the
graphs, i.e. comment on what features of each graph are similar and what are different.

5. Graph the following functions in Excel (on the same set of axes):
o 𝑦 =𝑥−2
o 𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 2
o 𝑦 = 5𝑥 − 2
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6. Copy your graph into Word and then discuss your findings by comparing and contrasting the
graphs, i.e. comment on what features of each graph are similar and what are different.

7. Calculate the gradient of each of your functions from question 6.

8. Graph the following functions in Excel (on the same set of axes):
o 𝑦 = −𝑥 + 4
o 𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 4
o 𝑦 = −4𝑥 + 4

9. Copy your graph into Word and then discuss your findings by comparing and contrasting the
graphs, i.e. comment on what features of each graph are similar and what are different.

10. Calculate the gradient of each of your functions.

11. Graph the following functions in Excel (on the same set of axes):
o 𝑦 =𝑥+5
o 𝑦 = −2𝑥 − 3
o 𝑦 = 𝑥2 + 5
o 𝑦 = −2𝑥 2 − 3

12. Copy your graph into Word and then discuss your findings by comparing and contrasting the
graphs, i.e. comment on what features of each graph are similar and what are different.
13. Linear functions take the form: 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏. Using your findings from questions 1-12 summarise
what the coefficients 𝑚 and 𝑏 represent in a linear function. Ensure that you are specific about
what occurs. Provide some examples for full justification.

14. Using your knowledge from this investigation predict what the following linear functions would
look like when it is graphed. Ensure you are using correct mathematical terminology during your
discussion.
o 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 5
o 𝑦 = −4𝑥 + 7
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15. Look back at your graphs from question 11. When you reflect on these graphs some of them
were linear functions however the others were non-linear functions. Investigate what type of
non-linear functions they are. How can you easily identify the type of function in the future?