Lesson 4: 1.4 Exponential Functions
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will understand exponential functions and their real-world applications.
1. What are exponential functions?
2. What are the properties of graphs of exponential functions?
3. What is the significance of the number e?
4. What are some real-life applications of exponential functions?
- exponential functions
- exponential growth/decay
- the number e
HS.MA.3B - 3B. Interpret functions and expressions for functions that arise in applications in terms of the context and situation they model.
HS.MA.3C - 3C. Analyze functions using different representations.
HS.MA.3E - 3E. Build new functions from existing functions.
Exponential Functions:
DOK levels 1-4
exponential growth and decay - population growth, radioactive decay, ...
Homogeneous grouping and whole-class discussions
Section assessment
Problems assigned from book