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Secondary 4 Math Step Functions (Greatest Integer) — Unit Notes

Every definition and theorem this unit expects you to know, stated once each and written to be revised from: 2 definitions and 4 theorems, 5 worked examples, in 5 printable pages. This page lists what the notes cover. The notes themselves come with the Secondary 4 Math bundle.

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5 pages 6 definitions & theorems 5 worked examples Letter size, print-ready

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Step Functions (Greatest Integer) — what the notes cover

5 sections, in the order the unit is taught. Each entry below is the title of a definition or a theorem the notes state in full.

The greatest integer function

  • Definition — Greatest integer function
  • Definition — Step function

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

The graph and its properties

  • Theorem — Properties of f(x)=x

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 2 notes on method and common errors.

The parameters

  • Theorem — What the parameters do here

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 2 notes on method and common errors.

Finding the rule and modelling

  • Theorem — Finding the rule from a graph

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

The inverse

  • Theorem — The inverse is not a function

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

Where the notes are

The notes are one of the documents in the Secondary 4 Math Solutions Bundle, beside the unit test, the challenge problems and every worked answer key. The Step Functions (Greatest Integer) practice worksheet is free and stays free.

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Notes on their own do not make anything stick. This unit has a free, printable practice worksheet, and an end-of-unit test that comes with the bundle.

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