Instructional Video

Exponential Growth

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They grow by leaps and bounds. Learners watch a quick review on function notation as they prepare to learn more about exponential growth. Using their knowledge from sequences, pupils find out whether a function is linear or exponential, along with finding values for the function to sketch a graph. Scholars finish out the lesson by working with percent increase problems to find the equation or the percent of increase. Individuals use the activity to practice the newly learned skills.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Review the properties of exponents and evaluating numerical expressions involving exponents
Classroom Considerations
  • Helpful if the class has an understanding of sequences, arithmetic and geometric
  • Lesson one in a four-part unit on exponential functions
Pros
  • Contains a note organizer that follows along with the video
  • Includes two additional problem sets for extra practice
Cons
  • None
Common Core