Integrated Math II · Week 13 · Quadratic Expressions, Equations, and Functions
Comparing Growth
Exponential eventually beats linear; comparing two savings plans.
- Students will
- Students compare linear and exponential growth using tables and see that an exponential quantity eventually passes a linear one.
- SEL skill
- Weigh patience against a quick payoff when comparing linear and exponential plans
- What it looks like
- Students use their feelings, including impatience, to make a wise long term choice.
- Content focus
- Linear versus exponential growth
- Format
- Collaborative analysis
Responsible decision-making
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What you get
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Standards
- F-LE.3: High School Functions: Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models, standard 3
- Standard for Mathematical Practice: MP7 Look for and make use of structure
- CA Mathematics Framework (2023): Exploring Changing Quantities
- Traditional course: Algebra I
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