In Guess My Rule, you want to use the sliders to find the values of the parameters in the RED function...in other words, you want to manipulate the blue function so that it is exactly on top of the red function.  You want to pay attention to learn the "JOB" of each variable parameter in each type of function.  In this graph, you may generate questions like the ones below to unlock the secrets of the parameters in this function. 

• Which parameter changes the frequency? 

• How do you make the period shorter or longer?

• Which parameter moves the function up or down?

1. Download the worksheet and save it to your h: drive and call it Guess My Rule.
2. Open the document in Word and record your answers as you proceed in the Lab.
3. Choose a function (click on it and it will automatically pull up Fathom and put the graph in for you)  from each of the files below to explore....It's best to do each function in a group before you jump to a new function type.
4. Save and then Print your completed worksheet.  Make sure to put your name and other information on your sheet BEFORE you print it.

Polynomial Functions

Example:  Linear Functions

Other Polynomial Functions

F2

            Miscellaneous Functions