Monday, February 01, 2010
Algebra 2 (Class 102)
Lesson Title
3.1.1 What do exponential graphs look like?
Overview
In today’s class students continue to work on the group quiz they started on Friday. In addition, they will also continue their work exploring what exponential graphs look like.
Textbook Sections
3.1.1 (Txt. p.115) What do exponential graphs look like?
Vocabulary
input
output
relation
function
dependent variable
independent variable
parameters
linear relationship
subscript
exponential relationship
discrete
continuous
sequence
initial value
term
arithmetic sequence
geometric sequence
common difference
common ratio
slope
rise/run
rate
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 can we make an expression or equation simpller?
How can we be sure that we are correct?
Key Knowledge
The factors of an equation can be determined by using an area model.
If the product of two numbers is zero, then at least one of the two numbers must be zero.
Key Skills
I can use an area model to find equivalent expressions.
I can rewrite an equation in a form which is easier to solve.
Turn-In (#-1)
§ (Txt. p.)
Handouts
No Handouts Posted
Assignment
3-19, 3-20
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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