Grade 8-12 
Mathematics 
(Algebra I) 
Standard 18

Students determine whether a relation defined
by a graph, a set of ordered pairs, or symbolic
expression is a function and justify the conclusion.

 

Resources
Lesson Plans
Assessments

Algebra 1  
An Integrated Approach, Larson/Kanold/Stiff, 
2000 Edition, 
D.C. Heath and Company 

Section References 

12.1 Functions and  
Relations 

Software 

Green Globs and  
Graphing Equations,  
Sunburst Communications 
floppy apple II/mac/dos/windows 

Specific Textbook  
Web Sites 

http://www.glencoe.com/ 
sec/math/prealg/mathnet/ 

http://www.eduplace.com/ 
links/ 

http://www.eduplace.com/ 

http://www.hmco.com/ 
college/mathematics/ 
index.html 

http://www.mcdougallittell. 
com/ 

http://www.hmco.com/ 

http://www.SRA-4KIDS.com/ 

General Math  
Reference Sites 

http://www.learner.org/ 
sami/view-category.php3 
?category=math 

http://www.score.k12.ca.us/ 

http://henson.austin.apple. 
com/edres/curric.shtml 

http://school.discovery.com/ 
schrockguide/index.html 

http://www.EDsOasis.org/ 

http://www.math.com/ 

http://www.nea.org/grants/ 
free.html 

http://www.wcom.com/ 
marcopolo/ 

http://www.udel.edu/sine/ 

http://dewey.chs.chico.k12. 
ca.us/math.html 

Free Stuff 

http://www.nea.org/ 
grants/free.html 

State/National Math  
Ed Organizations 

http://www.nctm.org/ 

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ 

Calif. Dept. of Ed. Standards, Assessment, Ed. Reference. 

Calculator Reference Site 
http://www.ti.com/ 
calc/docs/calchome.html 



Previously Published Data 

1.) Students will interpret several different graphs. 


2.) Given sets of ordered pairs, students will sketch the graph and determine a rule for it. 

Previously Published Data 

1.) Students will create a visual aid presentation showing the connection between a graph, a table, and a rule. They will present it orally to the class. 


2.) Students will be able to use a graphing calculator to determine whether a relation is a function.