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Math in the News: Issue 107--Thanksgiving Temps
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Math in the News: Issue 107--Thanksgiving Temps
November 2015. In this issue of Math in the News we explore logarithmic functions to model the thawing of frozen turkeys. We look at USDA guidelines to determine data points and use a graphing calculator to create mathematical models. Note: The download is a PPT file.
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| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.7.E, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A.1.B |
|---|---|
| Grade Range | 6 - 12 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Algebra • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions • Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
| Copyright Year | 2015 |
| Keywords | function, logarithmic functions, graphs of logarithmic functions, logarithmic function tables, thanksgiving |