The Algebra, Functions & Data Analysis (AFDA) class at MSHS is designed to bridge the concepts taught in Algebra I with Algebra II. We use the Pearson Custom Publishing book titled Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis.

In the construction of suspension bridges, suspender cables are the sets of thick main cables arcing from tower to tower across the bridge's length, often festooned with lights for the benefit of the traffic below. By analogy, the information presented in Chapter 5 arcs across the topics of growth and decay factors, simple & compound interest and other exponential functions, logarithms, and the solving of exponential & logarithmic functions graphically as well as algebraically.

My Powerpoint lessons for this chapter, linked under the "Powerpoint Lessons" sidebar on the right, are intended for use in class in conjunction with the student notes. I have noted the file size for those still needing to use dial-up connections. The Student Notes & Objectives file is linked to the chapter designation underneath the sidebar header.

Note: Due to time constraints, I am most likely going to be posting the course materials throughout the school year as I get them ready for presentation in class for the first time. Please bear with me on this, and email me if you are seeking materials for a particular topic that hasn't yet been uploaded.