Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognize that a rational exponent is another way to denote roots (for example, rewriting a root such as √a as a^(1/2)).

2. Convert between radical notation and exponent notation, understanding that the expression a^(m/n) is equivalent to the nth root of a raised to the mth power.

3. Apply the same rules of exponents (such as the product and quotient rules) to expressions with rational exponents.

4. Use these properties to simplify expressions and solve problems that involve fractional powers.

5. Connect the concept of rational exponents to other mathematical ideas such as nth roots and the power function.

6. Prepare for later lessons where the relationship between exponential and logarithmic forms will be explored.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding the Definition: Students learn what constitutes an exponential function, including the role of a constant base and a variable exponent.

2. Graphical Representation: The lesson emphasizes how to represent exponential functions graphically, analyzing features such as intercepts, asymptotic behavior, and trends.

3. Properties and Behaviors: Students examine the intrinsic properties of exponential functions, learning to distinguish between exponential growth and decay and how these properties translate into real-world scenarios.

4. Real-World Applications: The lesson connects theory to practice, demonstrating how exponential functions model phenomena such as compound interest, population increases, and decay processes.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop a clear understanding of how an equation in the form aˣ = b can be solved.

2. Apply algebraic techniques—such as rewriting the expression in logarithmic form—to isolate the variable from the exponent.

3. Practice the use of graphic programs to plot exponential functions and find the solution set by identifying intercepts or intersections with a constant function.

4. Compare and confirm the results obtained via algebraic manipulation with those observed from the graphical solution.

5. See the inverse relationship between exponential and logarithmic forms and switch between these forms as needed.

6. Extend the techniques learned to practical growth and decay models—building a bridge from abstract mathematics to real-world applications.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Learners will gain a clear understanding of the definition and nature of the logarithmic function.

2. Students are expected to learn how to graph logarithmic functions and visually analyze their properties, including determining the domain and range, investigating monotony, and understanding symmetry in relation to the exponential function.

3. Learners will develop the ability to convert an expression from its exponential form into its logarithmic equivalent and vice versa, applying the rules of logarithms to simplify and solve logarithmic equations.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding Logarithmic Properties: Students are expected to grasp the rules and properties of logarithms, including how logarithms transform multiplication into addition, division into subtraction, and how exponentiation transforms within logarithmic expressions.

2. Manipulating Logarithmic Expressions: The lesson aims to equip students with the skills to simplify and rearrange logarithmic expressions, which is crucial for solving equations and understanding how logarithms operate as the inverse of exponential functions.

3. Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills: By delving into the properties of logarithms, students develop the ability to apply these rules when solving logarithmic equations, which is essential for progressing to more complex problems in both theoretical and practical applications.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding the concept of limits, including how a function behaves as its input approaches a given value or infinity.

2. Mastering algebraic methods to find limits using techniques such as direct substitution, long division, and factoring.

3. Applying theoretical principles to practical calculations and recognizing key limit properties.

4. Integrating multiple representations of limits, including graphical, numerical, and algebraic approaches.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding the concept of limits, recognizing that the limit of a function represents the value the function approaches as the independent variable nears a particular point (or infinity).

2. Mastering various algebraic techniques for evaluating limits when direct substitution gives an indeterminate form, including direct substitution, factorization, long division, multiplication by the conjugate, and applying limit rules.

3. Connecting algebra with graphical and numerical approaches by verifying results through numerical tables or graphing the function, reinforcing the reliability of algebraic answers.

4. Developing problem-solving skills by choosing appropriate methods for different functions and transforming complex limit problems into simpler equivalent forms that can be directly evaluated.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Determine the limit of a function at infinity using both algebraic manipulation and graphical methods.

2. Apply techniques such as direct substitution (where applicable), factorization, long division, and multiplying by the conjugate to simplify expressions and find limits.

3. Interpret the behavior (asymptotic trends) of functions as x approaches infinity, which is essential for understanding long-term behavior and for solving related calculus problems.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the sine rule of any triangle, including its derivation and formulation.

2. Apply the sine rule to solve triangles by finding unknown side lengths and angle measurements.

3. Model and solve both mathematical and real-life problems using the sine rule, thereby reinforcing how trigonometry can be applied beyond the textbook.

4. Deduce and explore the relationship between the sine rule and the radius of the circumcircle of a triangle.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will learn to state and understand the cosine rule, including its derivation for both acute and obtuse triangles.

2. Learners will apply the cosine rule to determine an unknown side when two sides and the included angle are given, and to calculate an unknown angle when the three side lengths are known.

3. The lesson emphasizes the use of the cosine rule in both pure mathematical problems and practical real-world scenarios, encouraging the use of scientific calculators for accurate computations.

4. This lesson integrates the cosine rule with broader trigonometry skills, connecting it with other topics like the sine rule and enabling students to solve triangles with various known parameters.