Grab the wheel in learning about functions. A short performance task challenges young mathematicians to develop a function that describes the cars eight people drive. They consider whether the inverse of the function exists. If not, they identify restrictions that would allow an inverse function to exist.

Concepts

functions, inverse functions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils work in groups, and then share their results with the class
  

Classroom Considerations

• Learners must be familiar with the definition of functions
• A knowledge of inverse functions is a must
  

Pros

• Worksheet is organized and easy to follow
• Includes an answer key for the task
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-IF.A.1 HSF-BF.B.4.a