Using Functions to Build Models - Math Teacher Professional Development

Explore a hands-on problem applicable to various math courses in this 57-minute professional development webinar for educators. Learn to create mathematical models from physical problems, analyze domain and range in real-world contexts, and engage students with tasks that connect different mathematical subject areas. Delve into topics such as numerical approaches, data visualization, transformations, quadratic regression, function building, and modeling techniques. Gain insights on using tools like Geometer's Sketchpad and emulators to enhance learning. Access additional resources, including handouts and presentation slides, to further support your teaching practice. Part of a series discussing NC Common Core Standards in Math, this session emphasizes perseverance, precision, and practical application in mathematics education.

Introduction
The Problem
The Approach
Audience Participation
Numerical Approach
Visualizing Data
Transformations
Quadratic Regression
Building a Function
Using the Emulator
Using Tables
The Domain
Geometers Sketchpad
Creating Models
Expanding Functions
Reflection
Extension
Modeling
Perseverance
Precision
Resources