Algebra 2 (& GT)
Unit 5: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
What will my child learn?
Students will:
Understand the concept of a function and use function notation.
F.IF.A.3
Recognize that sequences are functions, sometimes defined recursively, whose domain is a subset of the integers (SAT® Content - PAM.14).
Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities.
F.BF.A.2
Write geometric sequences both recursively and with an explicit formula, use them to model situations, and translate between the two forms.
Construct and compare linear and exponential models and solve problems.
F.LE.A.2
Construct exponential functions, including geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two input-output pairs (include reading these from a table) (SAT® Content - PAM.01).
Interpret expressions for functions in terms of the situations they model.
F.LE.B.5
Interpret the parameters in an exponential function in terms of a context (SAT® Content - PAM.12).
Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems.
A.SSE.B.4
Derive the formula for the sum of a finite geometric series (when the common ratio is not 1), and use the formula to solve problems. For example, calculate mortgage payments.
Build new functions from existing functions.
F.BF.B.4
Find inverse functions. Focus on linear functions, but consider simple situations where the domain of the function must be restricted in order for the inverse to exist, such as f(x) = x^2, x > 0.
a. Solve an equation of the form f(x) = c. For example, f(x) = 2x^3 or f(x) = (x + 1)/(x – 1) for x ≠ 1.
Analyze functions using different representations.
F.IF.C.7
Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.*
e. Graph exponential and logarithmic functions, showing intercepts and end behavior.
Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of a context.
F.IF.B.4
For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the relationship. Key features include: intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or negative; relative maximums and minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity.*
Interpret linear and exponential functions that arise in applications in terms of a context.
F.IF.B.6
Calculate and interpret the average rate of change of a function (presented symbolically or as a table) over a specified interval. Estimate the rate of change from a graph.
Analyze functions using different representations.
F.IF.C.9
Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions).
Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities.
F.BF.A.1
Write a function that describes a relationship between two quantities.*
b. Combine standard function types using arithmetic operations.
A.SSE.B.3
Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression.
c. Use the properties of exponents to transform expressions for exponential functions.
Build new functions from existing functions.
F.BF.B.3
Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for specific values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of k given the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the graph using technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions from their graphs and algebraic expressions for them.
Represent and solve equations graphically.
A.REI.D.11
Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the equations y=f(x) and y=g(x) intersect are the solutions of the equation f(x)=g(x); find the solutions approximately, e.g., using technology to graph the functions, make tables of values, or find successive approximations. Include cases where f(x) and/or g(x) are linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions.*
Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems.
F.LE.A.4
For exponential models, express as a logarithm the solution to a b^ct = d, where a, c, and d are numbers and the base b is 2, 10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology.
Students will:
Understand the concept of a function and use function notation.
F.IF.A.3
Recognize that sequences are functions, sometimes defined recursively, whose domain is a subset of the integers (SAT® Content - PAM.14).
- Check for Understanding: Defining Sequences as Functions | Modeling with Sequences
- Review/Rewind: Intro to Sequences
Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities.
F.BF.A.2
Write geometric sequences both recursively and with an explicit formula, use them to model situations, and translate between the two forms.
- Check for Understanding: Modeling with Sequences
- Review/Rewind: What Is a Geometric Sequence? | Sequences Word Problems
Construct and compare linear and exponential models and solve problems.
F.LE.A.2
Construct exponential functions, including geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two input-output pairs (include reading these from a table) (SAT® Content - PAM.01).
- Check for Understanding: Linear vs Exponential Growth
- Review/Rewind: Intro to Exponential Functions
Interpret expressions for functions in terms of the situations they model.
F.LE.B.5
Interpret the parameters in an exponential function in terms of a context (SAT® Content - PAM.12).
- Check for Understanding: Comparing Linear Functions Applications | Modeling with Exponential Functions
- Review/Rewind: Linear vs Exponential Growth from Data
Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems.
A.SSE.B.4
Derive the formula for the sum of a finite geometric series (when the common ratio is not 1), and use the formula to solve problems. For example, calculate mortgage payments.
- Check for Understanding: Calculating Finite Geometric Series | Finite Geometric Series Word Problems
- Review/Rewind: Intro to Geometric Series | Sigma Notation for Sums
Build new functions from existing functions.
F.BF.B.4
Find inverse functions. Focus on linear functions, but consider simple situations where the domain of the function must be restricted in order for the inverse to exist, such as f(x) = x^2, x > 0.
a. Solve an equation of the form f(x) = c. For example, f(x) = 2x^3 or f(x) = (x + 1)/(x – 1) for x ≠ 1.
- Check for Understanding: Inverses of Linear Functions | Understanding Inverses of Functions
- Review/Rewind: Intro to Inverse Functions
Analyze functions using different representations.
F.IF.C.7
Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.*
e. Graph exponential and logarithmic functions, showing intercepts and end behavior.
- Check for Understanding: Graphs of Exponentials and Logarithms
- Review/Rewind: Review 8 Types of Functions and Their Graphs | Graphs of Exponentials and Logarithms
Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of a context.
F.IF.B.4
For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the relationship. Key features include: intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or negative; relative maximums and minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity.*
- Check for Understanding: Interpreting Features of Functions | Positive and Negative Parts of Functions
- Review/Rewind: Key Features of a Graph Review
Interpret linear and exponential functions that arise in applications in terms of a context.
F.IF.B.6
Calculate and interpret the average rate of change of a function (presented symbolically or as a table) over a specified interval. Estimate the rate of change from a graph.
- Check for Understanding: Average Rate of Change
- Review/Rewind: Finding Slope from Two Points | Introduction to the Average Rate of Change
Analyze functions using different representations.
F.IF.C.9
Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions).
- Check for Understanding: Comparing Features of Functions
- Review/Rewind: Comparing Features of Functions Review | Graphing in Slope-Intercept Form Review
Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities.
F.BF.A.1
Write a function that describes a relationship between two quantities.*
b. Combine standard function types using arithmetic operations.
- Check for Understanding: Modeling with One-Variable Equations and Inequalities
- Review/Rewind: Modeling with Linear Relationships | Modeling with One-Variable Equations and Inequalities
A.SSE.B.3
Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression.
c. Use the properties of exponents to transform expressions for exponential functions.
- Check for Understanding: Equivalent Forms of Exponential Expressions | Rewriting and Interpreting Exponential Functions
- Review/Rewind: Initial Value and Common Ratio of Exponential Functions
Build new functions from existing functions.
F.BF.B.3
Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for specific values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of k given the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the graph using technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions from their graphs and algebraic expressions for them.
- Check for Understanding: Even and Odd Functions | Shifting and Reflecting Functions
- Review/Rewind: Stretching Functions | Types of Transformations
Represent and solve equations graphically.
A.REI.D.11
Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the equations y=f(x) and y=g(x) intersect are the solutions of the equation f(x)=g(x); find the solutions approximately, e.g., using technology to graph the functions, make tables of values, or find successive approximations. Include cases where f(x) and/or g(x) are linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions.*
- Check for Understanding: Intersecting Functions | Systems of Nonlinear Equations
- Review/Rewind: Solving a System of Equations by Graphing | Solving Equations by Graphing (non-linear)
Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems.
F.LE.A.4
For exponential models, express as a logarithm the solution to a b^ct = d, where a, c, and d are numbers and the base b is 2, 10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology.
- Check for Understanding: Using Logarithms to Solve Exponential Equations
- Review/Rewind: Solving Exponential Equations with Logarithms (base - 10)
What are some signs of student mastery?
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Tools & Technology
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