These aren't models made of clay. Young mathematicians model given population data using exponential functions. They consider different models and choose the best one.

Concepts

math modeling, exponential functions, logarithms

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class work in pairs

Classroom Considerations

• As a prerequisite, learners need to know how to find regression equations using a graphing calculator
• Pupils should also be able to rewrite exponential expressions to determine annual growth rate

Pros

• U.S. Census data make the task realistic
• Teacher resource includes printable student worksheets

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.1 HSF-IF.B.6 HSF-IF.C.8.b HSF-IF.C.9 HSF-BF.A.1.a HSF-LE.A.4 HSF-LE.B.5 MP3 MP7