Pizza Mnemonic for Learning Exponents
Learn how the mnemonic MADSPPM "Mothers Agree Dominos Supreme Pepperoni Pizzas on Mondays" will help participants master the properties of exponents.
Dan Marcus
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(44)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Mnemonics like "PEMDAS" are helpful in learning math concepts. Well here's an original Mr. Marcus created mnemonic "MADSPPM" which will help students master many of the properties of exponents. Learners will identify and be able to apply the exponent rules that allow us to re-write and simplify algebraic expressions with exponents, specifically the product rule, the quotient rule, and the power of a product rule. Learn how the mnemonic "Mothers Agree Dominos Supreme Pepperoni Pizzas on Mondays" will solidify and help with the understanding of these properties. As an added bonus we take a close look at the "Doubling Penny Problem", an excellent way to understand the power (no pun intended) of exponential functions.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of exponential functions and be able to apply many of the properties of exponents.
Other Details
Supply List
A one-page 1/4" or 1 cm coordinate grid sheet of graph paper will needed for participants to have for use during this class (teacher will email a pdf template of one sheet of this graph paper prior to class for students to print out if needed)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
44reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been humbled and honored to have won "The Best Teacher of Elbert County" award in Colorado in 2017 and 2018, as well as nominated for the "Lifetime Teaching Achievement Award"from the NCA (National Communication Association) in Washington, D.C.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
4-12 learners per class
