Authentic Assessment

Randi Barnes
PDI MW 7:45am
Pate
2 October 2015

TEKS Objective 111.33. Algebra II b.11.A-F

(11) Exponential and logarithmic functions. The student formulates equations and inequalities based on exponential and
logarithmic functions, uses a variety of methods to solve them, and analyzes the solutions in terms of the situation. The student
is expected to:
(A) Develop the definition of logarithms by exploring and describing the relationship between exponential functions
and their inverses;
(B) use the parent functions to investigate, describe, and predict the effects of parameter changes on the graphs of
exponential and logarithmic functions, describe limitations on the domains and ranges, and examine asymptotic
behavior;
(C) Determine the reasonable domain and range values of exponential and logarithmic functions, as well as interpret
and determine the reasonableness of solutions to exponential and logarithmic equations and inequalities;
(D) Determine solutions of exponential and logarithmic equations using graphs, tables, and algebraic methods;
(E) Determine solutions of exponential and logarithmic inequalities using graphs and tables; and
(F) Analyze a situation modeled by an exponential function, formulate an equation or inequality, and solve the
problem.

Assignment:
After going over all the math behind investments (exponential functions and logarithmic functions) I would see if the students could
apply what the learned in the real world by this assignment. I would have the students do a team project over investments and interest
rates. After getting the teams settled I would have the students go around or call three local banks and ask about their interest rates on
saving accounts. Then I would have the students create some type of presentation of their choice to show all the different accounts if
they invested the same in each account. I would have the students:
y=abx

Use the parent function

Determine the reasonable time frame and amount of money for all the different investments (Domain and Range).
Show all the different equations using equations, separate and overlaying graphs, and tables and answer questions about the

investments using the equations, graphs, and tables such as

o Are any of the investments ever the same amount? If so, when?
o How long does it take for each investment to double? Triple?
o How much profit from each investment do I have after 6 months? 1 year? 5 years?
o This is where they need to know about the relationship between exponential equations and logarithmic equations.
Show which investments grows faster with inequalities.
Describe and talk about each investment and determine which investment is the best one.

to find the different equations of the investments representing the money over time.

This project would be over the course of a couple weeks so I would break up the assignment into smaller chunks so the students are
not overloaded and I would also have them turn in each part for a grade. I would also have the team do a self and peer evaluation after
the project to weigh into their grade.

Name: _______________________________
Investments Rubric

Proficient (16-20

Date: _________________
Developing (11-15

Class: _________________________
Unsatisfactory (6-10

Not Present (0-5 Points)

Description of
Investments
Representations of
Investments
Analyzing The
Investments
Professional
Presentation

Self and Peer

Evaluation

Comments/Suggestions:

Points)

Points)

Points)

Team has detailed

descriptions of all 3
investment in their project
with no mechanical errors.
Team has all 10
representations of the
investments in their project.

Team has detailed

descriptions of all 2
investment in their project
with 1-3 mechanical errors.
Team has 6-9 representations
of the investments in their
project.

Team has detailed

descriptions of all 1
investment in their project
with 4-6 mechanical errors.
Team has 1-5 representations
of the investments in their
project.

Team has no detailed

descriptions of investment in
their project.

Team answered all 6 of the

questions about the
investments and critically
analyzed the investments
effectively.
The member of the team
came dressed to present and
acted professional through
his/her presentation as well
as others.

Team answered 4-5 of the

questions about the
investments and critically
analyzed the investments
somewhat effectively.
The member of the team
came somewhat dressed to
present and acted somewhat
professional through his/her
presentation as well as
others.
Student and team think the
team member deserves an B.

Team answered 1-3 of the

questions about the
investments and critically
analyzed the investments
poorly.
The member of the team
came poorly dressed to
present and acted poorly
through his/her presentation
as well as others.

Team answered none of the

questions about the
investments and did not
analyze the investments.

Student and team think the

team member deserves an A.

Student and team think the

team member deserves an C.

Team has no representations

of the investments in their
project.

The member of the team

came was not dressed to
present and was very
unprofessional through
his/her presentation as well
as others.
Student and team think the
team member deserves an F.