Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Algebra 2 (Calss 69)
Lesson Title
4.1.1 How can an equation help me predict?
Overview
In today’s class students continue working to bring closure to the previous chapter as well as continue with their work learning how an equation can help make predictions.
Textbook Sections
4.1.1 (Txt. p.165) How can an equation help me predict?
Vocabulary
interest
simple interest
compound interest
Key Attitudes
Willingness to work as a group to help meet individual and group goals.
Enduring Understandings
Change is fundamental to understanding functions.
Mathematical relationships can be represented in 4 main ways: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic, Verbal (written and oral).
Essential Question
How does it grow?
How is the rate written as a percent? As a decimal?
How is it the same or different?
How can I find an equation for an exponential situation?
Key Knowledge
Exponential growth is caused by a constant multiplication.
Key Skills
I can find an equation for an exponential function when given a graph, a table, or a situation.
I can use what I have learned about exponential functions to conduct an investigation into the depreciation of cars.
Turn-In (#-1)
3-133 to 3-138
Handouts
No Handouts Posted
Assignment
3-139 to 3-142
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.
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