Exponents are useful, applicable, mathematical, and sometimes downright annoying! I like the way BetterExplained.Com explains it.
Numbers aren’t just a count; a better viewpoint is a position on a line. This position can be negative (-1), between other numbers (sqrt(2)), or in another dimension (i).
What does 3^10 mean to you?…
The ability to transform functions is not always automatic. It must be learned. As a bonus, if you learn the transformation rules for functions, then you can use them like a pro AND an artist.
Your unit on transformations of linear functions will become easier for your students, if you use the Rules for Transformation of Linear Functions Game.…