Introduction to Exponential Functions: Activity Bank

Algebra 2 Honors Name:

Class/Period:_________Date:
Paper Folding: Introduction to Exponential Functions
In this activity you will observe and record the relationship between the number of folds and rectangles of
a piece of paper.
Procedure:
1. Take a rectangular sheet of paper. Fold the paper in half once. How many rectangles are created?
Record the data in the table below.
2. Using the same sheet of paper, repeat the process as many times as possible. Record your answer
in the table for each trial.

Number of Folds Number of

Rectangles
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
x

Analysis Questions:

1. Describe how the number of rectangles changes as the number of folds increases.

2. Write an equation that describes the relationship between the number of folds and the number of
rectangles. (we have done this activity before…look back at your notes!)

3. If your paper had 128 rectangles, how many folds did you make in the paper?

4. (On your own graph paper) Graph and describe the behavior of your data.

a. Relevant Title
b. Labeled Axes (with your variables)
c. Appropriate Scale (should fit the page…i.e. not too small/big)