answers as a class. Transition: Discuss how exponential models are used in the real-world. Allow students time to think about how these models are used in the before giving them the answers. Or A STEM Specialist can be used to help students understand how exponential functions are used in the STEM workforce. The Specialist will engage students in a hands-on learning experiences that demonstrates how he/she employs exponential functions in his/her field. To find a STEM Specialist visit . Materials: Engagement Make sense of problems and Exponential Functions PowerPoint persevere in solving them. Computer Exploration Reason abstractly and Projector quantitatively. Explanation Preparation: Construct viable arguments Extension Familiarize yourself with exponential equations: . and critique the reasoning Know that a is the constant in each exponential equation. This of others. Evaluation relates to the y-intercept of the graph (initial value). b is the base of the equation and tells us the rate in which the Model with mathematics. function increases/decreases. Use appropriate tools The variable is in the exponent allowing us to calculate values per strategically. interval of time (usually time). Attend to precision. Facilitation of Learning Experience:
answers as a class. Transition: Discuss how exponential models are used in the real-world. Allow students time to think about how these models are used in the before giving them the answers. Or A STEM Specialist can be used to help students understand how exponential functions are used in the STEM workforce. The Specialist will engage students in a hands-on learning experiences that demonstrates how he/she employs exponential functions in his/her field. To find a STEM Specialist visit . Engagement Exploration Explanation Extension Evaluation Materials: Exponential Functions PowerPoint Computer Projector Preparation: Familiarize yourself with exponential equations: . Know that a is the constant in each exponential equation. This relates to the y-intercept of the graph (initial value). b is the base of the equation and tells us the rate in which the function increases/decreases. The variable is in the exponent allowing us to calculate values per interval of time (usually time). Facilitation of Learning Experience: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically. Attend to precision.