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Exploring Exponential Functions

Added: 24 Apr 2018 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Worksheet / Activity

A booklet for students to study the properties of exponential functions and explore the features of their graphs. They compare the graph of f(x) = a^x where a> 1 with the graphs f(x) = a^x where a<1 .

How it maps to the curriculum

JC
Mathematics

Strand: 4. Algebra and Functions

Strand unit: 7. Functions

Suggestions for use: Introduction to exponential functions ( 2^x, 3^x) Introducing graphs of exponential functions Using exponential functions to solve real life problems

Key Skills:

  • Communicating
  • Managing Information and Thinking
  • Working with Others
  • Literacy
  • Numeracy
SC
Mathematics

Strand: 5. Functions

Strand unit: 1. Functions

Suggestions for use: Review of exponential functions ( 2^x, 3^x) Reviewing graphs of exponential functions Using exponential functions to solve real life problems

Meta information

  • Asset type: Document
  • Language: English
  • Rights: Attribution-Noncommercial Share Alike Creative Commons
  • Cost: No
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