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Extending the Definitions of Exponents, Variation 2
Introduce the concept of exponential functions with an activity that extends the definition of exponents to include rational values. Start with a doubling function at integer values of time, then expand table to include frational time...
Mathalicious
Domino Effect
Carryout the instructional activity to determine the cost of pizza toppings from a Domino's Pizza® website while creating a linear model. Learners look through real data—and even create their own pizza—to determine the cost of each...
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The Bank Account
Your algebra learners become bankers for a day as they explore compounding interest and the formula used to calculate the balance in a savings account. Questions guide the learners as they analyze the formula's parts and their connection...
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Exponential Expressions and Equations
In this exponential expressions and equations learning exercise, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various exponents and equations. First, they set the equations with comparable exponential expressions on either side...
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Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Section 8.6
In this exponent and logarithmic equation worksheet. young scholars solve equations containing exponential notation and logarithmic functions. Examples are given prior to the students assignment. There are 32 problems on this two-page...
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Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
In this exponential and logarithmic equations worksheet, students solve given problems dealing with exponents and logarithms. This two-page worksheet contains 48 problems. Examples are provided.
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Leap Into Exponential Functions
Students use properties of exponents to solve equations. In this algebra activity, students add, subtract, multiply and divide exponential functions. They graph and differentiate between exponential growth and decay.
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Easy Worksheet: Graph Using Transformations
In this graph using transformations worksheets, students solve 4 graphing problems. Students graph each transformation given an equation in vertex form.
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Graphing at all Levels: It's a Beautiful Thing!
Mixing math and art is done in this lesson by applying graphing knowledge to create a unique piece of art. This lesson varies acording to the graphing knowledge of the artist. First, learners identify and review various types of graphing...
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Pre-calculus Unit 3 Test 2
Students will solve exponential function problems, graph exponential functions, find the value of logarithms, determine future value, and compound interest. In this Pre-calculus lesson, students will use the properties of logs to solve...
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Infestation to Extermination
Students solve problems with exponential growth and decay. For this calculus lesson, students relate exponential functions to infestation and extermination. They take the derivative to find their answer.
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Wrapping It All Up
Through learning how to examine linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, students explore the effects of changes in parameters on the graphs of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. The lesson is designed to be a...
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Algebra 1 Unit 8 Review
In this math worksheet, students practice the techniques associated with algebra 1. This 5-page worksheet has many different types of problems for the students to solve.
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Modeling Natural Disaster with Mathematical Functions
Ninth graders investigate the functional relationship of different environmental phenomena. In this math lesson, 9th graders create models of various natural disasters. They use logarithmic and exponential functions to interpret...
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Rhinos and M&M's
Students analyze patterns of exponential models by collecting data in paper folding and M&M investigations. They use graphing calculators to create scatter plots that lead to equations for the exponential models. They then apply this...
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Piecewise Modeling with Multiple Functions: Federal Debt
Learners analyze data on debt and write an equation. In this statistics lesson, students are given data from different time periods, and are asked to graph and analyze the data. They work in groups, and are assigned different parts of...
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Integer Exponents
Fold, fold, and fold some more. In the first installment of a 35-part module, young mathematicians fold a piece of paper in half until it can not be folded any more. They use the results of this activity to develop functions for the area...
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The “WhatPower” Function
The Function That Shall Not Be Named? The eighth installment of a 35-part module uses a WhatPower function to introduce scholars to the concept of a logarithmic function without actually naming the function. Once pupils are...
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Four Mathematics Lessons for Grade 9
These four lesson plans build algebra skills for working with numbers in exponential form and for examining triangles. Be aware that in the text, scientific notation is referred to as index notation and the laws of exponents as the laws...
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e, pi, and Exponential Functions
Students investigate e, pi and exponents. In this calculus lesson, students define constants and non-constants using, pi, e and exponents as an example. They use the TI to work the problems in this lesson.
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Radicals and Exponents
In this radicals and exponents instructional activity, students solve 25 short answer problems. Students simplify radical and exponential expressions. Students factor quadratics and use the quadratic equation to solve quadratic equations.
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Evaluating Functions
In this solving functions worksheet, students compute the answers to given values of a variety of functions. One problem involves absolute value, four involve a complicated exponential value. There are 14 problems in all.
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Exponential Functions: Half Life and Doubling Time
Students investigate the concept of exponential functions and how they increase in size over time. They simplify the functions in order to find the solutions that are possible and perform analysis of the curved line that is produced when...
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What "Ohm's" You?
Students use the CBL and voltage probe to observe electricity. In this algebra instructional activity, students use the TI calculator with the CBL to explore Ohm's Law. They discuss exponential equations and how it relates to...