UNIT 10: EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC EQUATIONS
Wrapping up the term!
POST 1: INITIAL RESPONSE
Start a new conversation considering the content for Unit 9 and Unit 10, exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations, or any content shared this term. Pick two questions below and write at least one paragraph for each:
Share and explain a practical application of logarithms.
Share and explain a practical application of exponentials.
What is the half-life of a substance? Give an example.
Would you prefer if your salary was modeled as an exponential or logarithmic curve? Explain.
Reflecting on the term, which concept was the most interesting and which was the most challenging? Why?
Reflecting on the term, share a study skill that has helped you be successful?
Play the Unit 9 vocab game for this week. Share your score and comments.
Play the Unit 10 vocab games for this week. Share your score and comments.
What resource(s) has been most helpful to you in this unit?
Any advice/suggestions that you can share with your classmates?
POST 2: REPLY TO A CLASSMATE
Participate in another conversation. Post several sentences that are thoughtful and advance the conversation mathematically with new information. (If no other classmate has posted and you are ready to complete the assignment, please select an additional prompt and share a paragraph of your thoughts.)
POST 3: REPLY TO ANOTHER CLASSMATE
Participate in another conversation with a different classmate. Post several sentences that are thoughtful and advance the conversation mathematically with new information. (If no other classmate has posted and you are ready to complete the assignment, please select an additional prompt and share a paragraph of your thoughts.)
DISCUSSION DIRECTIONS
In this unit’s discussion, you will interact with your classmates on the course content. Remember, your goal for discussions is to ensure that:
Responses are on topic, original, and contribute to the quality of the discussion.
Responses make frequent, informed references to unit material.
Responses are clearly written, with a minimum of 100 words.
You submit two or more Discussion Board replies to classmates as described in the discussion topic that are thoughtful and advance the discussion.
Keep in mind that when you post, you should include references to the textbook and any material found online. The class is all about sharing knowledge, so use discussions to create a community resource for yourself and your classmates.
DISCUSSION RESOURCES
Discussion Rubric
Unit 10 LiveBinder
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS FROM UNIT 10
Adaptability:
Be open to learning and considering new ways of doing things
Professionalism:
Maintain a positive attitude
Teamwork:
Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others
Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time
Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Communication:
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy
Listen to and consider others’ viewpoints
Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Respect:
Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for the opinions, perspectives, customs and individual differences of others
Be flexible and open-minded when dealing with a wide range of people
Value diversity of approaches and ideas
Critical Thinking:
Critically review, analyze, synthesize, compare and interpret information
Problem Solving:
Able to identify and define the problem
Will communicate the problem to appropriate personnel
Skills listed are from: Common Employability Skills, National Network of Business and Industry Associations, Retrieved: careeronestop.org.
