2.6 — Exploring and applying transformations to currently assessed graphs
Unit 3 Maths Methods | Tutor: Kelly Truong
Our lesson missions for today
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Study design key knowledge:
Graphs of polynomials and their key features
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The relation between the graph of an original function and the graph of a corresponding transformed function (including families of transformed functions for a single transfomation parameter)
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Modelling of practical situations using polynomial, power, circular, exponential and logarithmic functions, simple transformation and combination of these functions, including simple piecewise (hybrid) functions.
Weekly skills activity 1: Key Characteristics of graphs
In this activity, students will work with their tutor to understand the key characteristics and features of the graphs assessable. These include domain, range, asymptotes, structure and stationary points.
The purpose of this skills activity is so that students understand and can identity what an untransformed graph looks like and what characteristics change upon applying transformations.
Weekly skills activity 2: Understand the different types of transformations applicable
Weekly skills activity also compound on knowledge and skills. Students will build on their current understanding by learning the types of applications and how it will look on the various types of graphs.
The purpose of this activity is to create an arsenal of examples that can be drawn upon and referred back to when students are attempting to complete their own questions.
Worked example
Students will also be presented a worked example written by the tutor. This example demonstrates the application of using transformations to complete a question
Mindset tips
Mindset tips are designed to ease students in prolific areas of difficulty. Its intention is for students to approach a certain skill or challenge differently.
This re-emphasises a core Keda principle — that VCE is as much as a mental battle as it is a knowledge and skills one!
Mindset tip:
Whilst SAC and exam practice is crucial, it is also important to understand that assessments can ask you to perform the same skills but through different problem set formats.
Detailed, annotated feedback
Keda believes in providing constructive and helpful feedback for students on their work. Backed by scientific studies, students who receive feedback are more likely to improve on their performance, through the understanding of trial and error. Providing greater detail upon completion of their own work, students are more likely to reach maximal potential in their learning and VCE journey.
Students are Keda are entitled to an optional online 20 minute feedback session, whereby students can sit with their tutor is reflect on their work and strategise how they can improve.
