In this episode of Algebra Applications, students explore earthquakes using exponential models. In particular, students analyze the earthquake that struck the Sichuan Province in China in 2008, months before the Beijing Olympics. This dramatic, real-world example allows students to apply their understanding of exponential functions and their inverses, along with data analysis and periodic function analysis.

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In this introductory segment students learn about the great earthquake of 2008 that hit the Sichuan province of China. In the process they learn about how exponential functions provide a good model for describing earthquake intensity.

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The basic definition of an exponential function is shown in the intensity function for an earthquake. Students analyze data and perform an exponential regression based on data from the Sichuan earthquake.

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An exponential model describes the intensity of an earthquake, while a logarithmic model describes the magnitude of an earthquake. In the process students learn about the inverse of an exponential function. 

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An earthquake is an example of a seismic wave. A wave can be modeled with a trigonometric function. Using the TI-Nspire, students link the amplitude to an exponential function to analyze the dramatic increase in intensity resulting from minor changes to magnitude.

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Almost everyone has an intuitive understanding that exponential growth means rapid growth. Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video builds on students’ intuitive notions, explores exponential notation, and analyzes properties of exponential function graphs, with the help of TI-Nspire features such as sliders and graph transformations. Using exponential functions to model finance applications and a Newton’s law of cooling problem further help students build a solid foundation for these fundamental algebraic concepts. Concepts explored: functions, exponents, exponential functions.

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In this Investigation we explore the properties of exponents and exponential graphs.

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In this Math Lab students compare the graphs of quadratics and exponential graph of base 2.

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In this Investigation we look at exponential growth and decay models.

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In this Math Lab we look at cooling curves.

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In this episode of Algebra Applications, students explore earthquakes using exponential models. In particular, students analyze the earthquake that struck the Sichuan Province in China in 2008, months before the Beijing Olympics. This dramatic, real-world example allows students to apply their understanding of exponential functions and their inverses, along with data analysis and periodic function analysis. 

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In this introductory segment students learn about the great earthquake of 2008 that hit the Sichuan province of China. In the process they learn about how exponential functions provide a good model for describing earthquake intensity. 

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The basic definition of an exponential function is shown in the intensity function for an earthquake. Students analyze data and perform an exponential regression based on data from the Sichuan earthquake. 

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An exponential model describes the intensity of an earthquake, while a logarithmic model describes the magnitude of an earthquake. In the process students learn about the inverse of an exponential function.  

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An earthquake is an example of a seismic wave. A wave can be modeled with a trigonometric function. Using the TI-Nspire, students link the amplitude to an exponential function to analyze the dramatic increase in intensity resulting from minor changes to magnitude. 

A Video Transcript is available for this tutorial at this Link

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Almost everyone has an intuitive understanding that exponential growth means rapid growth. Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video builds on students’ intuitive notions, explores exponential notation, and analyzes properties of exponential function graphs, with the help of TI-Nspire features such as sliders and graph transformations. Using exponential functions to model finance applications and a Newton’s law of cooling problem further help students build a solid foundation for these fundamental algebraic concepts. Concepts explored: functions, exponents, exponential functions. 

A Video Transcript is available for this tutorial at this Link

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In this Investigation we explore the properties of exponents and exponential graphs. This video is Segment 1 of a 4 segment series related to Exponents and Exponential Functions. Segments 1 and 2 are grouped together. To access Exponents and Exponential Functions, Segment 2, click the following link: • https://www.media4math.com/library/algebra-nspirations-exponents-and-exponential-functions-segment-2

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In this Investigation we look at exponential growth and decay models. This video is Segment 3 of a 4 segment series related to Exponents and Exponential Functions. Segments 3 and 4 are grouped together. To access Exponents and Exponential Functions, Segment 4, click the following link: • https://www.media4math.com/library/algebra-nspirations-exponents-and-exponential-functions-segment-4

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The definition of the term "Graphs of Exponential Functions."

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The formula for the Perimeter of a Rectangle.

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The formula for the Sum of Consecutive Odd Integers.

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The formula for the Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism.

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The formula for the Volume of a Sphere.

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In this Slide Show, use the Desmos graphing calculator to explore exponential functions. Note: The download is a PPT file.

In this Slide Show, use the Desmos graphing calculator to explore logarithmic functions. Note: The download is a PPT file.