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Matchstick Math: Using Manipulatives to Model Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions Lesson PlanMatchstick Math: Using Manipulatives to Model Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions Lesson Plan
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Matchstick Math: Using Manipulatives to Model Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions

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Playing with matches (unlit, of course) becomes an engaging learning experience in this fun instructional unit. Teach pupils how to apply properties of exponential functions to solve problems. They differentiate between quadratic and exponential functions in a series of hands-on lessons that include worksheets, assessments, and answer keys.

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data collection, graphs, exponential functions, functions, geometric patterns, patterns, linear functions, quadratic equations, scatter plots, single variable equations, equations

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exponential function, linear functions, functions, one variable, quadratic equations, geometric pattern, scatter plot, collect data, graphing calculator, math
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9th - 10th
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