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Who wouldn't want to wear four pairs of sunglasses? Each pair of sunglasses reduces the percent of incoming light by one-half. An interactive tutorial helps young mathematicians build a graph that models this scenario. They then explore the relationship between the model and an exponential function.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have your classes use the pattern from the simulation to predict data points outside the graph shown
- Post the ancillary videos as a resource for absent pupils or those needing further instruction
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a free CK-12 account to access resources
Pros
- Provides a link to an explanation of the algebraic concepts
- Interactive questions challenge learners to think beyond the basic concept
Cons
- None