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Mathematics Assessment Project

Multiplying Cells

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Powers of two: it's a matter of doubling. A short summative assessment task asks pupils to determine a process to calculate the number of cells at given time intervals. They use powers of two in order to calculate the number of cells and...
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Assessment
Mathematics Assessment Project

“Ponzi” Pyramid Schemes

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Use mathematics to show your classes the power of a good model. Young mathematicians analyze the famous Ponzi pyramid scheme using an exponential pattern. They make conclusions on the reliability of the plan and why it is illegal. 
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Shmoop

Functions Worksheet 5

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
To the point and deeper thinking are both types of questions included in the activity. Begin the practice of solving quadratics and then finish with five questions asking quadratic and exponential application problems. 
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Worksheet
Mt. San Antonio Collage

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers grow their skills exponentially after completing this thorough worksheet. Going from simple to difficult, it hits all the major skills regarding exponential and logarithmic functions including simplifying, solving,...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Exponential Growth—U.S. Population and World Population

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Show how exponential growth can look linear. Pupils come to understand the importance of looking at the entire picture as they compare the US population to the world population. Initially, the populations look linear with the same rate...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Exponential Decay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
I just bought that car, how can its value decrease already? Individuals use the data of a depreciating car value to create an exponential decay model. They then compare exponential decay and growth equations.
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Assessment
EngageNY

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 1 (Module 3)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Looking for higher-level thinking questions? This assessment provides questions that challenge young mathematicians to think and analyze rather than simply memorize. Topics include piecewise functions, linear modeling, exponential...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Graphs of Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
What does an exponential pattern look like in real life? After viewing a video of the population growth of bacteria, learners use the real-life scenario to collect data and graph the result. Their conclusion should be a new type of graph...
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Activity
Firelands Local Schools

Exponential Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
How can you safely model exponential growth and decay? A hands-on activity uses candies to model not only exponential decay, but also exponential growth. Exponential equations are fitted by hand and by use of a calculator to the data...
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Writing Exponential Functions Based on Data

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Give your class a concrete example of exponential growth and decay using this hands-on activity. These Algebra II lessons allow for the exploration of exponential growth and decay models, as well as the discovery of the patterns of each....
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Worksheet
University of Kansas

Exponential and Logarithm Problems

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
This worksheet manages to provide both fun and serious work solving exponential and logarithmic application problems in engaging story lines and real-life situations. A strong emphasis on science applications and numbers pulled straight...
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Lesson Plan
National Research Center for Career and Technical Education

Safety and Sanitation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your microbiologists explore the graphing of exponential growth functions using bacteria, like e. coli and salmonella, in a well-written, career and technology lesson. 
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Activity
Curated OER

Viral Marketing

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What is "viral marketing" and how does it relate to mathematics? Young mathematicians use exponential functions to develop a mathematical model for a business advertising campaign. Learners then see how their campaigns increase...
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Assessment
Curated OER

The Bank Account

For Students 10th - 11th Standards
Your algebra learners become bankers for a day as they explore compounding interest and the formula used to calculate the balance in a savings account. Questions guide the learners as they analyze the formula's parts and their connection...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rhinos and M&M's

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze patterns of exponential models by collecting data in paper folding and M&M investigations. They use graphing calculators to create scatter plots that lead to equations for the exponential models. They then apply this...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplifying Expressions

For Students 7th - 8th
In this simplifying expressions activity, students solve and complete 41 various types of problems. First, they simplify each expression and write using exponents. Then, students graph each function and state the domain and range. They...
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Unit Plan
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Exponential Functions and Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Getting Started With the Ti Navigator: Exponential Models

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces students' to Activity Center and represents a suggested TI-Navigator classroom procedure for students to explore an exponential model for the rebound heights of a playground ball.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Logarithms

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson defines and shows you how to use logarithms.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Exponential Model Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve word problems about exponential situations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra I: Exponential vs. Linear Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a description of a real-world relationship, determine whether that relationship is linear or exponential. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Construct Exponential Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a verbal description of the rate of change of a real world situation, find the exponential function that models it. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive...
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Exponential Models

For Students 9th - 10th
Seven problems present practice working with exponential models. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to check each...