This finding the inverse of a function foldable was inspired by @druinok’s post from February
Last year, my Algebra 2 students really struggled with the concept of an inverse. So, this year, I decided to start talking about inverses very early in the school year. This will allow us to revisit the concept over and over as we explore different types of function in a much more in depth manner. By the time the EOI rolls around, my students should no longer be scared when they see the word inverse!
I want my students to be able to find the inverse if they are given a set of points, a graph, or an equation. Since we have only just started exploring functions in general, the examples we went through were quite simplistic. We will explore much more complicated inverses as the year progresses!
A lot of my students were terrified when I told them that we would be learning about inverses. By the end of the lesson, they were amazed that inverses were actually quite easy.
Free Download of Finding the Inverse of a Function Foldable
Inverse Function Foldable (PDF) (950 downloads)
Inverse Function Foldable (Editable Publisher File ZIP) (570 downloads)
Alternate Format
In subsequent years, I slightly switched the format of this inverse foldable.
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- Build a Function Activity
- Domain and Range Challenge Activity
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- Find the Flubs Activity – Set and Interval Notation
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- Function Notation Puzzler
- Evaluating Functions from a Table Notes
- Evaluating Functions from a Graph Notes
- Evaluating Functions from an Equation Notes
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- Writing Functions Foldable
- Popcorn Graphs Activity
- Graphing Stories Foldable
- Discrete vs Continuous Functions Foldable
- Evaluating Functions Spider Puzzles
- Function vs Not a Function Card Sort Activity
- Function Machines Activity from CPM
- “Win Some Cash!” Task
- Function Activities from CPM Workshop
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- Function vs Not a Function Puzzle Activity
- Function Auction Activity
- Evaluating Functions War
- Algebra 2 Graphing Equations Foldable
- Algebra 2 Domain and Range Foldable
- Increasing and Decreasing Intervals Foldable
- Finding the Max or Min of a Graph [TI-84 Instructions]
- Finding Maximums and Minimums Practice Book
- Finding Intercepts with the Calculator Practice Book
- Finding Equations of Inverses Foldable
- Sketching the Inverse of a Graph [TI-84 Steps]
- Two Truths and a Lie: Parent Functions
- Operations with Functions Dice Practice Activity
- Operations with Functions Foldable
- Finding X-intercepts of a Graph [TI-84 Instructions]
- Finding the Y-intercept of a Graph [TI-84 Instructions]
- Drawing Boxes for Domain and Range
- Composition of Functions Foldable
- Sketching Inverses Practice Book
- Graphing and Describing Functions Worksheet
- Parent Functions Card Sort Activity
- Evaluating Functions Notes
- Justifying Function or Not a Function Notes
- Graphing Functions on the Coordinate Plane Graphic Organizer
- Function Machines and Function Notation Foldable
- Function Transformations Foldable
- Relations, Functions, and Dating Advice
- Describing Characteristics of Graphs Foldable
- Interactive Domain and Range Foldable
- DIX ROY Acronym for Domain and Range
- Finding the Inverse of a Function Foldable
- Characteristics of Graphs & Functions Foldable
- Domain and Range Pictionary Activity
- Notation for Domain and Range Foldable
Unknown
Friday 30th of August 2019
I used the Domain and Range foldable last year and LOVED IT! However, now I'm having trouble finding the copy of the graphs that fit into the middle of the interactive foldable. I looked on the website that you have linked above where you said you got them, but I can't find them! HELP!!!
Tosha Kelsey
Saturday 18th of August 2018
I absolutely LOVE everything on this page! I am definitely going to use all of it. Thanks so much for sharing! I'm starting my second year of teaching and I love finding amazing resources like this. You are amazing!
Stacie Bender
Tuesday 24th of October 2017
Hi Sarah, I am always so inspired by you! Thanks for all the great ideas. I think I've improved on your domain/range interactive cards at least from a cutting perspective. See http://systry.com/domain-and-range-cards/ for more information.
Unknown
Monday 9th of October 2017
thanks for all the ideas. Do you have the answer key for the domain/range card sort? Can I get a copy?
Unknown
Tuesday 29th of August 2017
Hi! I love this idea. I have looked over the blogpost over and over, but I do not see the download for the cards you used. I downloaded an item that says "Word document of the cards", but that document doesn't look anything like yours. Is there a way you could send me the cards? You can email me at mbsawyer08gmail.com . Thanks for all of your great ideas!!