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Radford University
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9th - 12th
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Population Project

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How fast does it grow? Scholars work on two tasks dealing with exponential growth, one on population growth and the second on investments. Learners research a country's population over the past century and make predictions of the current population. They also take a variety of investments ranging from cash to real estate and determine the return on their money. Individuals use their findings to create presentations for the class on both tasks. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

population growth, exponential equations, exponential decay, exponential growth, investing, data collection, data analysis, exponential regression

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • After scholars determine their equations, use the regression function of a calculator to find the regression equations

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes students have an understanding of exponential functions
  • Requires access to research populations of different countries

Pros

  • Provides a quiz to assess understanding
  • Includes sample benchmark work

Cons

  • None

Common Core

MP4 MP6 HSA-CED.A.2 HSS-ID.B.6.a

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