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Gain a little interest in functions with a real-life task. Young scholars analyze home loan data with a geometric sequence and series. They use the models to make predictions about the total loan payments at certain intervals in a useful algebra project.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide different data to each group to vary the task
- Create a graphic organizer to take notes on the key features of the function
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a solid understanding of exponential modeling
Pros
- Models real-life context with functions
- Emphasizes key mathematical vocabulary
Cons
- None