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====== Plotting Step (Theta) Functions ======

===== The Prompt =====

**Plot the function** $\theta(x)$.  

===== Context =====

This [[strategy:smallwhiteboard:|SWBQ]] is a quick check in to make sure that students understand graphically what the notation for step function means.  

===== Wrap Up =====

Quickly follow this prompt with other examples: $1-\theta(x)$, $\theta(x-2)$, $\theta(x)\theta(x-2)$, etc.


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