How fast does it grow? Scholars work on two tasks dealing with exponential growth, one on population growth and the second on investments. Learners research a country's population over the past century and make predictions of the current population. They also take a variety of investments ranging from cash to real estate and determine the return on their money. Individuals use their findings to create presentations for the class on both tasks. 

Concepts

population growth, exponential equations, exponential decay, exponential growth, investing, data collection, data analysis, exponential regression

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• After scholars determine their equations, use the regression function of a calculator to find the regression equations

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes students have an understanding of exponential functions
• Requires access to research populations of different countries

Pros

• Provides a quiz to assess understanding
• Includes sample benchmark work

Cons

• None

Common Core

MP4 MP6 HSA-CED.A.2 HSS-ID.B.6.a