- Introduction to Exponential Functions
- Prerequisite Skills
- Exploring the Characteristics of Exponential Functions
- Relating the Characteristics of an Exponential Function to Its Equation
- Solving Exponential Equations
- Modelling Data Using Exponential Functions
- Discovery Based Learning
- Assessment for Learning
- Financial Applications Involving Exponential Functions
- Student Exemplars
- Unit Shared Resources
- Summative Assessments
Exponential Functions Unit Plan
Discovery Based Learning
1. PBS -- Math Line
Objective: The objectives of this lesson are for students to explore the patterns of exponential models in tables, graphs, and symbolic forms and to apply what they have learned to make predictions in a real situation.
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2. Contract For Employment -- Y. Chang
Objective: The idea is that you tell students they are going to work at job where they get paid $0.01 the first day, then double that each subsequent day. You tell them they will work for 30 days total and ask them to make preductions about how much money they will make by the end.
Links for the activity that the idea is from as well as a handout given to students so that they could organize their work.