Graph sketching
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problemSine problem
In this 'mesh' of sine graphs, one of the graphs is the graph of the sine function. Find the equations of the other graphs to reproduce the pattern. -
problemMaltese cross
Sketch the graph of $xy(x^2 - y^2) = x^2 + y^2$ consisting of four curves and a single point at the origin. Convert to polar form. Describe the symmetries of the graph. -
problemMore parabolic patterns
The illustration shows the graphs of twelve functions. Three of them have equations y=x^2, x=y^2 and x=-y^2+2. Find the equations of all the other graphs. -
problemSlide
This function involves absolute values. To find the slope on the slide use different equations to define the function in different parts of its domain. -
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problemReaction types
Explore the rates of growth of the sorts of simple polynomials often used in mathematical modelling. -
problemIdeal axes
Explore how can changing the axes for a plot of an equation can lead to different shaped graphs emerging -
problemGraphic biology
Several graphs of the sort occurring commonly in biology are given. How many processes can you map to each graph? -
problemBird-brained
How many eggs should a bird lay to maximise the number of chicks that will hatch? An introduction to optimisation.