Once you know how to graph y = b^x, the sky's the limit. Young mathematicians learn to graph basic exponential functions and identify key features, and then graph functions of the form f(x) = ab^(x – h) + k from the function f(x) = b^x.

Concepts

exponential functions, graphing functions, transformations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource to introduce graphing exponential functions

Classroom Considerations

• Indicates the lesson will take three class periods, but it can easily be shortened to two
• Learners should have previous experience making input-output tables to graph functions

Pros

• Resource includes worksheets with blank coordinate grids
• Includes an answer key

Cons

• Only provides a warm-up for the first day

Common Core

HSF-IF.C.7.e HSF-BF.B.3