Family of Functions
In this activity you will use sliders to investigate the effects of the parameters of a, h, and k on parent functions. You will initially see the basic (parent) function.
You will change the function study by selecting NEXT or PREV.
Function in this study are Quadratic, Absolute Value, Square Root, Exponential, Logarithm, Cubic, and Sine.
TI-Nspire Activity Family of Functions http://www.timath.com/algebra2/998
[PDF] Student Activity Sheet modified for GeoGebra.
http://web.psjaisd.us/auston.cron/ABCronPortal/GeoGebraMenu/GeogebraFiles/funcProps/documents/Families_of_Functions_Student_GG.pdf
This applet can be used by teachers in a demonstration mode in the classroom or teachers can have students load it on their own computers as a worksheet to be completed for a grade.