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Curated OER

Laws of Exponents

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify the different laws of exponents. In this algebra lesson plan, 9th graders write the rules of exponents and use them to solve problems. They use the product, quotient laws to solve problems.
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Comparison of Numbers Written in Scientific Notation and Interpreting Scientific Notation Using Technology

For Students 8th Standards
Examine numbers in scientific notation as a comparison of size. The 14th lesson in the series asks learners to rewrite numbers as the same power of 10 in scientific notation to make comparisons. Pupils also learn how to use a calculator...
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Curated OER

End Behavior of Polynomial Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the end behavior of polynomial functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph different polynomials functions and find a correlation between exponents and function behavior. They identify the effect the leading...
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Curated OER

Comparing Exponential and Power Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers compare and contrast exponential and power functions. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the value of x, using the graph as a visual. They compare functions with base of greater than one, to base of less than one.
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Credit Cards and Compound Interests-Exponential Growth

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate the way credit cards work when collecting interest. In this algebra lesson, 11th graders investigate the growth of interest exponentially when using a credit card. They calculate what the cheapest rate is to...
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Curated OER

Scientific Notation III: Linear vs Exponential

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the differences in exponential growth and linear growth of a system. They interpret data on graphs and develop their own charts. They answer discussion questions as well.
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Curated OER

Resistors and Scientific Notation

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars explain the importance of scientific notation. In this physics lesson, students determine the resistance of resistors using the colored bands. They compare and contrast scientific notation and resistor band notation.
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Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students factor trinomials using specific steps. In this algebra instructional activity, students factor polynomials following the steps on a smart instructional activity. They review important vocabulary to help with solving the problems.