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The inverse of Logarithms and exponential functions Math Joke: Logarithms are musical because? Objectives1) Evaluate inverse of logarithms 2) Write from logarithm to exponential form and from exponential to logarithm form. Includeda) 24 Math problems and solution puzzle, one of the problems is a distractor, it will not be used to figure out the joke b) Student work recording worksheet c) Worked out solutions Directions Students work out the questions, find the solution on the right hand then en

INCREASING/DECREASING INTERVALSINCREASING/DECREASING INTERVALS & CONCAVITY-SCAVENGER HUNT & CONCAVITY- SCAVANGER HUNT INCLUDED16 Station CardsRecording worksheetDIRECTIONSPrint 16 stations and scatter them around the room, on desks, walls, and even the hallway for more adventure.Distribute the recording worksheet to each student/group.Assign a starting problem to each group. Students will solve each problem and write their answers on the recording worksheet. The answer they get will l

OBJECTIVEMatch factored form of a polynomial with the standard form and graph.  Students will use knowledge of factoring, multiplicity, end behavior, and x and y intercepts to identify the correct graphs.Students can multiply the factored form to obtain the standard form.  INCLUDED16 Factored Form of Polynomials  16 Standard Form of Polynomials  16 Graphs of Polynomials  Key  DIRECTIONSHave students work in pairs or groups of 3 to elicit discourse and make it fun.Print a set of all the cards  f

SOLVE LOGARITHM EQUATIONS MAZE ACTIVITY OBJECTIVESolve logarithmic functionsINCLUDED3 Maze activities Student work recording worksheets key-Mazes with correct pathsKey- the problems worked outDIRECTIONS Solve the logarithmic equation, remember to check for extraneous solutions. Use your solutions to navigate through the maze.

A CARD SORT ACTIVITYOBJECTIVESGraph rational functions, identifying zeros and asymptotes when suitable factorizations are available, and showing end behavior. INCLUDEDVocabulary Review Page24  Trigonometric Equations Cards24 Key Features and Transformations Cards24 Trigonometric GraphsDIRECTIONSHave students work in pairs or groups of 3 to elicit discourse and make it fun.Print a set of all the cards (pg 4-21) for each small group and have the students cut them out. OR You can print them o

A CARD MATCH ACTIVITYOBJECTIVEMatch polynomial functions with end behavior INCLUDEDActivity #124  Polynomial Functions (Standard Form, Non standard From, Factored Form) 4 End Behavior Baskets in visual form  4 End Behavior Baskets in notation form  Recording Worksheet KeyActivity #216  Polynomial Graphs 4 Baskets for leading coefficients and degree Recording Worksheet KeyDIRECTIONSHave students work in pairs or groups of 3 to elicit discourse and make it fun.Print a set of all the cards  for

Sequences and Series Activity - Who am I? Objectives Covered 1. Find the recursive and explicit formulas of arithmetic and geometric sequences. 2. Find the nth term of an arithmetic and a geometric sequence.  3. Find the sum of finite arithmetic and a geometric series  4. Find the sum of an infinite geometric series.  The activity gives clues to help students identify the first African American woman to earn a Doctorate in Mathematics.  Directions for the teacher 1.  Print the task cards

RATIONAL GRAPHS -CARD SORT ACTIVITYASYMPTOTES, HOLES X-INTERCEPT ,Y-INTERCEPT DOMAIN & RANGE OBJECTIVESGraph rational functions, identifying zeros and asymptotes when suitable factorizations are available, and showing end behavior. INCLUDED8 Rational Functions Cards8 Asymptotes/Holes Cards8 Intercepts Cards8 Domain/Range Cards8 Rational GraphsDIRECTIONSHave students work in pairs or groups of 3 to elicit discourse and make it fun.Print a set of all the cards (pages 3-10) for each small group

INCLUDED4-Page Review Packet and Answer Key The Packet Covers AP Precalculus  CED TOPICS: 1.4, 1.5, 1.6Polynomial Functions and Rates of ChangePolynomial Functions and Complex ZerosPolynomial Functions and End Behavior

Objective Covered Use the Product, Quotient, and Power properties of logarithms to expand and condense logarithmic expressions Included- 24 pairs of Matching cards - Recording Worksheet - Key DirectionsPrint out the cards then cut them out for the students to work on individually or in groups. I normally print the cards out on different colored card stock. Laminating them is a great idea so that you can use them for a long time. Students will record their answers on the Recording Worksheet

Row Game: This is a collaborative activity where students work in pairs to solve parallel problems on one row to arrive at the same answer.OBJECTIVESolve Exponential equations with and  without logarithmsSolve word problems involving exponential equationsINCLUDEDRow game activityRow Game activity KeyDIRECTIONS Print a copy of the worksheet for each student. Pair students to complete the activity. Student A solves the problems in the left column , while student B solves the problems in the right

THE STOLEN CAR MYSTERYOBJECTIVE : Solve exponential equations using properties of exponents  DIRECTIONS FOR STUDENTSStudents will solve each of the five clues given, each one will give you some information about the perpetrator and help you eliminate other suspects. Solve all the clues to identify the perpetrator. They will show all your work on the recording worksheet.

SOLVE EXPONENTIAL EQUATIONS 3 MAZE ACTIVITIES! OBJECTIVESOLVE  EXPONENTIAL EQUATIONSINCLUDED3 Maze activities Student work recording worksheets key-Mazes with correct pathsKey- the problems worked outDIRECTIONS Solve the Exponential  equation Use your solutions to navigate through the maze.

A CARD SORTING ACTIVITYOBJECTIVESIdentify discontinuity in a rational function: vertical asymptotes, horizontal asymptotes, and holes of rational graphs. Common Core Standard[HSF.IF.C.7d. (+) Graph rational functions, identifying zeros and asymptotes when suitable factorizations are available, and showing end behavior.] INCLUDED20 Rational Functions  (A-T)20 Discontinuity Cards (1-20)Activity keySTUDENT DIRECTIONS Start with equations A-T cards, for each equation, find the asymptotes and holes

This activity covers solving Exponential equations using properties of exponents. Students will solve exponential equations included in each clue to solve the mystery. _________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVES Solve exponential equationsUse properties of exponentsWHAT IS INCLUDEDStolen car mystery activityStudent Recording worksheetWorked out solutions DIRECTIONS FOR STUDENTSYou are going to solve each of the five clues given, each one will give you some info

SOLVE EXPONENTIAL EQUATIONS Math Joke - Why is algebra always easy for Romans?OBJECTIVEThis activity helps students use properties of exponents to SOLVE  EXPONENTIAL EQUATIONS in a fun way. INCLUDED2 DIFFERENTIATED activities Student work recording worksheet Key for the activity Worked out problems DIRECTIONS Solve the Exponential  equation Use the your solution to figure out the joke at the bottom of the pageStudents will show all their work on the recording worksheet

TASK CARDS ACTIVITY OBJECTIVEHSA-REI.A.2: Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise. INCLUDED16 Station CardsRecording worksheetDIRECTIONSPrint 16 stations and scatter them around the room, on desks, walls, and even the hallway for more adventure.Distribute the recording worksheet to each student, then organize students in pairs or have them work individually.Assign a starting problem to each group. Students will s

MATH JOKE  In this activity, students will figure out the joke by solving Polynomial Equations. Laughter helps students learn new concepts by reducing anxiety and boosting motivation, memory, and attention. INCLUDED1 PRACTICE WORKSHEETWorked out Key IncludedSub Friendly-No preparation neededRecording worksheet if neededSTUDENT DIRECTIONS Solve each problem and show your work. Once you solve write the corresponding letters in the spaces at the bottom to figure out the joke.  TEACHER DIRECTIONSS

OBJECTIVESHSA-REI.A.2: Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise. INCLUDED16 Station CardsRecording worksheetDIRECTIONSPrint 16 stations and scatter them around the room, on desks, walls, and even the hallway for more adventure.Distribute the recording worksheet to each student, then organize students in pairs or have them work individually.Assign a starting problem to each group. Students will solve each problem b

This flipbook covers the following adding, subtracting, and multiplying Matrices.Finding determinant and inverse of matrices