Materials+&+Support


 * __Project Materials__:**
 * Rulers and Graph Paper for creation of preliminary tables, graphs, and calculations.
 * TI-83 calculators and computers with word processing and spreadsheet software for developing models, producing visuals, creating technical reports, and producing media presentations.
 * Video camera for students who wish to complete a video presentation.
 * Projector for displaying student work to class.


 * __Supporting Information__:**
 * **Function profile worksheets**. Before the introduction of this performance task, students will have completed function profile worksheets, which will help them to match their collected data with the most appropriate function for their mathematical model(s). The function profile worksheets require the students to list important features for each kind of function including: general equation, range, domain, asymptotes, slope, and any other significant details.
 * **Jing tutorials** on how to produce tables, graphs, and lines of best fit using Excel. These tutorials will be available for the students to access online whenever they are needed.