Learning Goals
Students will be able to write functions that describe screen time and break-period relationships using polynomial functions to model teenage routines.
Students will be able to add, subtract, and multiply polynomial expressions to simplify expressions used in their app model.
Students will be able to factor quadratic expressions to reveal zeros and solutions for polynomial models in the app.
Students will be able to solve quadratic equations in one variable to determine critical points in the screen time model.
Students will be able to compare key features of linear, quadratic, and exponential function representations to justify which model best fits teenage behavior patterns.
Students will be able to analyze end behavior of polynomial and exponential functions to explain when one growth pattern eventually exceeds another.
Students will be able to collaborate to design and revise a polynomial-powered mobile app prototype that addresses a teenage problem.
Products
Individual Mathematical Design Brief for a Polynomial-Powered Teen App
Students create a written design brief explaining one app feature that uses polynomial functions to address a specific teenage challenge. The brief must show the mathematics, justify the model, and explain how the solution works for the user.
Team Innovation Expo App Prototype and Presentation
Teams build and present a prototype of their polynomial-powered mobile app at the Innovation Expo. They explain the mathematical reasoning, compare their model to alternatives, and demonstrate how the app addresses a real teenage problem.
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