Curated OER
Making Money and Spreading the Flu!
Paper folding, flu spreading in a school, bacteria growth, and continuously compounded interest all provide excellent models to study exponential functions. This is a comprehensive resource that looks at many different aspects of these...
Curated OER
Order of Operations and Two-Step Equations
Solve two-step equations using order of operation in this algebra lesson. Young mathematicians evaluate functions through substitution and apply the properties of exponents and negatives correctly. They complete the order of operation...
Illustrative Mathematics
Extending the Definitions of Exponents, Variation 1
Scientist work with negative integer exponents all the time. Here, participants will learn how to relate negative exponents to time and to generate equivalent numerical expressions. Learners will apply the properties of integer exponents...
Curated OER
Simplifying Square Roots
Discuss the definition for a simplified form for a square root. Middle schoolers analyze different forms of a square root, the Product Property of Square Roots, and complete a worksheet.
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Exploring Exponential Growth and Decay Functions
Pupils differentiate between exponential growth and decay. In this algebra lesson, students solve exponential equations using properties of exponents. They use the Ti calculator to graph and analyze their functions.
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Multiplying Exponents vs. Powers of Powers
Use the power of a power property to solve exponential functions. The lesson plan refers to differentiating between multiplying or adding exponents to find the value, and how to find the product of a power of a power.