Curated OER
Comparing Exponentials
Growing money exponentially is the context of this scenario that asks learners to compare investments in two certificate of deposit accounts. Your young investment analysts will learn about the exponential characteristics of money...
Curated OER
Carbon 14 Dating, Variation 2
Your archaeologists begin this task with a table of values to estimate the time passed based on the half-life of Carbon 14 remaining in a plant. They then move on to find when a specific amount of Carbon 14 is present in the same plant,...
Key Curriculum Press
Applications of Exponential Functions
Exponential functions are the name of the game. Young mathematicians can work through each of the eight worksheets by evaluating functions, applying logarithms, completing logarithmic functions, and building inverse functions. This would...
Texas Instruments
Classifying Functions
Learners explore linear, quadratic, and exponential functions in this activity that makes use of TI Navigator and TI Plus calculators. Using the technology, learners compare and contrast the three types of functions given in the activity.
Curated OER
Strike a Pose: Modeling in the Real World (There's Nothing to It!)
Adjust this lesson to fit either beginning or more advanced learners. Build a scatter plot, determine appropriate model (linear, quadratic, exponential), and then extend to evaluate the model with residuals. This problem uses real-world...
Curated OER
Comparing Linear and Exponential Data
Learners graph linear and exponential equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students differentiate between linear and exponential equations. They relate it to the real world.
Curated OER
The M & M Function
In this M & M worksheet, students perform probability experiments. They collect and interpret data, identify the exponential function describing the data and create graphs from the collected information. This one-page worksheet...
Curated OER
Exploring Exponential Models
Explore the difference between exponential growth and decay with this worksheet. Use tables, graphs, and algebraic methods to gain insight. The notion of an asymptote is also introduced.
Curated OER
NUMB3RS Activity: Exponential Growth
Mathematicians investigate exponential growth by exploring two different options for receiving allowance. Learners use technology to compare a linear function with a constant rate of growth to a function that grows exponentially where...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Density
Students observe a demonstration of regular soda versus diet soda. In this exploring density instructional activity students complete a lab on density and present a PowerPoint presentations of their results.
Alabama Learning Exchange
The Composition of Seawater
Students explore the concept of finding the composition of seawater. In this finding the composition of seawater instructional activity, students make a saturated salt water solution. Students discuss why there is variation in ocean...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Calculus
This tutorial provides detailed overviews of the concepts and theorems associated with calculus. The number to the right of the topic indicates how many sites MathWorld has pertaining to the topic. "Funnel your way down the chain" to...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions / Population
A set of examples and exercises that cover how to solve population problems by using exponents and logarithms.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Exponential Functions and Models
The resource investigates exponential functions and models. Students learn about the concepts through notes and examples. A chapter quiz, review exercises, and chapter summary are included.
Other
Labs and Projects: Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Function
This site has several examples of exponential functions. There is also some background and theory information.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Compound Interest
Explains, with examples, what compound interest is and how to calculate it using a formula. Also shows how to work backwards to calculate the present value of an investment, how compound interest is calculated for different compounding...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
This is a comprehensive tutorial on Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Calculus Grapher
Draw a graph of any function and see graphs of its derivative and integral. Don't forget to use the magnify/demagnify controls on the y-axis to adjust the scale.
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Calculus Applied to the Real World
This is a very nice layout of information relative to Calculus. The page is divided into various topics each containing a quiz over the material, topic summary, review problems, and on line tools to help with the topic. The topics of the...
Other
Exponential Growth Functions [Pdf]
This is a chapter from an Algebra textbook. It looks at exponential growth functions - graphing and analyzing them, predicting transformations, graphing and writing equations for combined transformations, and modeling with exponential...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Algebra 1: Semester Ii: Exponentials
A learning module through which students learn about exponentials including exponential functions, growth and decay, and geometric sequences.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Algebra 1 for Ccss
This is a complete, full-year Algebra 1 course with interactivity included in every lesson. Some lessons include videos, and all include interactives and inline questions that offer instant, per-answer feedback. Every lesson also has...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Exponential Functions
In this lesson, discover the meaning of exponential functions, rules, and graphs along with some solved examples and a few practice questions to test your understanding.
Oregon State University
Calculus Quest: Exponential Functions
This CalculusQuest site provides a basic introduction to exponential functions, covering the laws of exponents and exponential growth and decay. At the bottom of the page are links to exponential equations, exercises, and the...