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Get to the point! An absorbing video introduces some new notation for exponents, logarithms, and radicals using the three points of a triangle. It explains how to use this notation and how it is more intuitive than the accepted notation currently in use.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class create a pamphlet explaining the triangle notation
- Use the video as part of a class discussion during a unit on logarithms
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need to have expert knowledge of the relationships between exponents, logarithms, and radicals
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Animations help hold interest
- Clear explanations make the lesson easy to follow
Cons
- Notation introduced in the video is not standard or universal