Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation

Outcomes

In this lesson you will

examine functions of the form
graph simple exponential functions (both growth and decay curves) and look at the relationship between successive y values.
use the term exponential function; analyze and interpret an exponential function that represents a real-world situation

By the end of this section students will be able to:

model real-world phenomena using exponential functions
sketch graphs from descriptions, tables, and collected data
demonstrate an intuitive understanding of the recursive nature of exponential growth
demonstrate an understanding of patterns that are arithmetic, power, and geometric, and relate them to corresponding functions
analyze tables and graphs to distinguish between linear, quadratic, and exponential relationships
describe and interpret domains and ranges using set notation
analyze and describe the characteristics of exponential and logarithmic functions
demonstrate an understanding of the role of real numbers in exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations
apply real number exponents in expressions and equations

To be successful in this lesson, it would be helpful to know the following: