Rumor has it exponential functions help solve problems! In a kingdom filled with rumors, young scholars must determine the speed a rumor spreads. The ultimate goal is to decide how many people must know the rumor for it to spread to the entire kingdom in 10 days.

Concepts

exponential equations, exponential functions, problem solving strategies, math modeling

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Incorporate as a performance task during a unit on exponential functions
• Encourage those having difficulties to create a table or graph to model the data

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a familiarity with exponential patterns

Pros

• Presents the resources in editable documents
• Expects learners to use higher-order thinking strategies

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.2