Explore the graphs of the trigonometric functions. Learners see the graphs of the sine, cosine, tangent, and exponential functions. Focusing on the parent function, the video instructor discusses key features and how to identify each function.

Concepts

sine, cosine, tangent, trigonometric functions, exponential functions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use a graphic organizer to record an example of each parent function
• Create a list of the key features of each graph

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a solid understanding of intercepts of graphs and the polynomial parent functions

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Makes comparisons between the four types of functions in the lesson
• Uses visual references to emphasize the characteristics of each function

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-IF.C.7.a