Description
Bring your math classroom to life with a real‑world modeling investigation your students will actually care about:
Can we predict whether a TikTok video will go viral?
This resource uses authentic TikTok‑style “like” data from the first 16 minutes of a viral post and walks students through three competing regression models—Linear, Exponential, and Power. Students compare models, test predictions, analyze R‑Squared values, and even calculate potential TikTok Creator Fund earnings.
The lesson is built around a highly visual, story‑driven slide deck that keeps students engaged from start to finish. Students follow the data, test each model, and ultimately decide which one best predicts the video’s future growth.
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⭐ What’s Included
Full Slide Deck (PDF)
Covers:
- Linear regression
- Exponential regression
- Power regression
- Log transformations
- Extrapolation
- R‑Squared comparison
- Realistic prediction scenarios
- TikTok Creator Fund “money math” extension
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Student Handout (PDF)
- Guided notes
- Space for calculations
- Model comparisons
- Prediction tasks
- Reflection questions
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Google Form Quiz: Cracking the Code (Auto‑Graded)
- Checks understanding of the modeling process
- Covers linear, exponential, and power predictions
- Perfect for warm‑ups, exit tickets, or quick assessments
- Works on any device
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Google Form Quiz: Modeling Growth & Decay (Auto‑Graded)
- Reinforces exponential growth and decay concepts
- Auto‑graded for instant feedback
- Great for practice or review
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PDF Versions of Both Quizzes
- Printable option for paper‑based classrooms
- Easy to use for sub plans or offline days
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⭐ NEW: Video Preview Included
A short, engaging video that walks teachers through the lesson flow, shows sample slides, and highlights how students interact with the modeling tasks. Perfect for quickly understanding how the resource works in the classroom.
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⭐ Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Instant engagement — TikTok is a world students already understand
- Rigorous modeling without intimidation
- Perfect blend of math, storytelling, and real‑world relevance
- Two auto‑graded Google Quizzes included
- Video preview makes it easy to see the lesson in action
- Ready to use for Algebra 1 (advanced), Algebra 2, Pre‑Calc, or Intro Stats
- Great for stations, sub plans, or digital learning days
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⭐ Skills Students Will Build
- Creating and interpreting regression models
- Using logarithms to linearize data
- Understanding exponential vs. power growth
- Extrapolation and model limitations
- Reading regression output
- Applying math to digital media and algorithm behavior
Cracking the Code: Modeling TikTok Likes with Linear, Exponential & Power Models
Highlights
Description
Bring your math classroom to life with a real‑world modeling investigation your students will actually care about:
Can we predict whether a TikTok video will go viral?
This resource uses authentic TikTok‑style “like” data from the first 16 minutes of a viral post and walks students through three competing regression models—Linear, Exponential, and Power. Students compare models, test predictions, analyze R‑Squared values, and even calculate potential TikTok Creator Fund earnings.
The lesson is built around a highly visual, story‑driven slide deck that keeps students engaged from start to finish. Students follow the data, test each model, and ultimately decide which one best predicts the video’s future growth.
---
⭐ What’s Included
Full Slide Deck (PDF)
Covers:
- Linear regression
- Exponential regression
- Power regression
- Log transformations
- Extrapolation
- R‑Squared comparison
- Realistic prediction scenarios
- TikTok Creator Fund “money math” extension
---
Student Handout (PDF)
- Guided notes
- Space for calculations
- Model comparisons
- Prediction tasks
- Reflection questions
---
Google Form Quiz: Cracking the Code (Auto‑Graded)
- Checks understanding of the modeling process
- Covers linear, exponential, and power predictions
- Perfect for warm‑ups, exit tickets, or quick assessments
- Works on any device
---
Google Form Quiz: Modeling Growth & Decay (Auto‑Graded)
- Reinforces exponential growth and decay concepts
- Auto‑graded for instant feedback
- Great for practice or review
---
PDF Versions of Both Quizzes
- Printable option for paper‑based classrooms
- Easy to use for sub plans or offline days
---
⭐ NEW: Video Preview Included
A short, engaging video that walks teachers through the lesson flow, shows sample slides, and highlights how students interact with the modeling tasks. Perfect for quickly understanding how the resource works in the classroom.
---
⭐ Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Instant engagement — TikTok is a world students already understand
- Rigorous modeling without intimidation
- Perfect blend of math, storytelling, and real‑world relevance
- Two auto‑graded Google Quizzes included
- Video preview makes it easy to see the lesson in action
- Ready to use for Algebra 1 (advanced), Algebra 2, Pre‑Calc, or Intro Stats
- Great for stations, sub plans, or digital learning days
---
⭐ Skills Students Will Build
- Creating and interpreting regression models
- Using logarithms to linearize data
- Understanding exponential vs. power growth
- Extrapolation and model limitations
- Reading regression output
- Applying math to digital media and algorithm behavior
