Non-Linear Functions

Site: Young Education
Course: Functions and Graphs
Book: Non-Linear Functions
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Date: Friday, 25 September 2026, 1:19 AM

1. Quadratic Functions

Learning outcomes
  • I can recognize quadratic functions.
  • I can identify parabolic graphs.
  • I can describe the shape of quadratic graphs.
  • I can compare linear and quadratic functions.
  • I can interpret quadratic relationships.

2. Exponential Functions

Learning outcomes
  • I can recognize exponential growth.
  • I can recognize exponential decay.
  • I can compare exponential and linear growth.
  • I can interpret exponential graphs.
  • I can identify real-life exponential relationships.

3. Piecewise and Step Functions

Learning outcomes
  • I can recognize piecewise functions.
  • I can interpret step graphs.
  • I can determine outputs from piecewise graphs.
  • I can explain why piecewise functions are useful.
  • I can describe real-life examples.

4. Comparing Function Types

Learning outcomes
  • I can distinguish between linear, quadratic, and exponential functions.
  • I can compare their graphs.
  • I can compare rates of change.
  • I can identify each function from data.
  • I can determine which model best fits a situation.

5. Modeling with Functions

Learning outcomes
  • I can choose an appropriate function type.
  • I can justify my choice of model.
  • I can interpret model predictions.
  • I can evaluate limitations of models.
  • I can solve practical problems using function models.