Advanced Algebra Agenda: Exponentials and Logarithms Week 1

Week of: 2/17

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Course Name:Advanced Algebra

Monday

Review for Unit 2 Test  

1. Simplify radicals

2. Complex numbers

1. Powers

2. Add/Subtract

3. Multiply/Divide

3. Solving quadratics by factoring or quadratic formula

4. Properties of exponents

Tuesday

Unit 2 Test  

1. Simplify radicals

2. Complex numbers

1. Powers

2. Add/Subtract

3. Multiply/Divide

3. Solving quadratics by factoring or quadratic formula

4. Properties of exponents

Wednesday

AA.FGR.3.6 Create, interpret, and solve exponential equations to represent relationships between quantities and analyze the relationships numerically with tables, algebraically, and graphically. 

LT: 

• I can write and solve an exponential equation

 SC:

• I can identify a growth or decay factor

• I can find an initial quantity

• I can write an equation in the form f(x) = a(b)x

Lesson/Activity: 

Engage:  QEL Question

  Explore: Guided notes on writing and solving basic exponential equations (NO logarithms required)

 Apply: Students complete embedded questions in guided notes and additional worksheet

  Reflect: IXL UKG and QSF

Resources: Guided Notes, IXL

Thursday

AA.FGR.3.2 Analyze, graph, and compare exponential and logarithmic functions

LT: 

• I can graph an exponential equation and determine its key features

 SC:

• I can use technology to graph an exponential equation

• I can use a graph to determine the domain of a function

• I can use a graph to determine the range of a function

• I can use a graph to find a horizontal asymptote for an exponential function

Lesson/Activity: 

Engage:  Review graphs of quadratic functions

 Explore: Notes on graphing exponentials: Include asymptotes, domain, range

 Apply: IXL PCX

 Reflect: Whiteboard problem

Resources: Whiteboards, IXL

Friday

AA.FGR.3.2 Analyze, graph, and compare exponential and logarithmic functions

LT: 

• I can graph an exponential equation and determine its key features

 SC:

• I can use technology to graph an exponential equation

• I can use a graph to determine the domain of a function

• I can use a graph to determine the range of a function

• I can use a graph to find a horizontal asymptote for an exponential function

Lesson/Activity: 

Engage:  Questions from homework assignment

 Explore: 

 Apply: Week 7 Review

 Reflect: Go over Week 7 Review on Monday

Resources: Week 7 Review