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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fibonacci II

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Study Fibonacci sequences and see a related set of numbers. Learn and review Lucas numbers and use of quadratic equations to find a general term of a sequence of numbers that is generated by a recurrence relation similar to Fibonacci's.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Exponential Equations not Requiring Logarithms

For Students 9th - 11th
In this exponential equations worksheet, students solve given exponential equations. This four-page worksheet contains 24 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Logarithms

For Teachers 12th
In this logarithms worksheet, 12th graders solve and complete 54 various types of problems. First, they write the numbers in the format of an exponential equation. Then, students write each problem listed and translate into log notation....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Why does Twenty Questions Suffice for Guessing a Number Between One and One Million?

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this probability worksheet, students use logarithms and exponentials to determine why twenty questions suffice for guessing a number between one and million.  The solution is provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Extra Practice 49: Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this equation worksheet, students solve both exponential and logarithmic equations. Three examples are given at the beginning of the worksheet. Students solve 32 problems on this two-page worksheet.
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Lesson Plan
University of Oregon

Basics of Exponential Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A site for exponential growth as it applies to population, resource consumption, polution.
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial explains exponential functions and provides links pertaining to topics on them. You will learn to use the exponent keys on your calculator, to graph exponential functions, and to solve compound interest problems.
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Thirty-two problems present a variety of solving exponential and logarithmic equations. 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"...
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Negative and Fractional Exponents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A wealth of resources for classroom instruction on positive, negative, zero, and fractional exponents. Lessons offer guidelines for evaluating and working with exponents as well as step-by-step solutions to example problems. Practice...
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Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Exponential Equations in Science: Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
Definition of exponential equations and an explanation of how they relate to science.
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Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Properties of Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the properties of fractal dimesions.
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Activity
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chickscope Egg Math: Embryo Calculus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This interesting and interactive site offers information and activities on exponential functions, tangents and slopes, and "The number e."
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: A Matter of Half Life and Death

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the topic of exponential decay and half-life. The lesson is built around Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, and it's declining radioactivity over the course...
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Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: A Penny Saved Is a Penny Earned

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate exponential growth in powers of 2 and discover patterns in their sums.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Exponential Modeling

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to exponential equations, their graphs, and their application in the real world. The lesson is framed in the context of the number of cell phone users for a...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Cooking the Thanksgiving Day Turkey

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will analyze data using Newton's Law of Heating and an exponential equation. Asks students to make connections between Newton's Law of Heating and the exponential equation.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Bounce Back: The Exponential Pattern of Rebound Heights

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students' will use a motion detector to collect motion data for a bouncing ball. They will then analyze the data to test the exponential model of motion.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Exponential Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the concept of exponential growth, especially in comparison to linear growth. This is done in the context of weekly allowances, in which one group earns a...
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use your knowledge of logarithmic properties in order to solve "exponential equations where x is in the exponent, but the bases do not match." This tutorial offers simple examples and practice exercises for you to complete and check.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This problem set contains questions about exponential and logarithmic equations for base e, base 10, and any base b. Problems range from simple manipulation to applications, including graphical transformations. Solutions and explanations...
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Exponential Expressions and Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
The mathematics tutorial explores exponential expressions and equations. The lesson consists of class notes, calculator tips, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource includes an activity that discusses...
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Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Solving Exponential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation and examples of solving exponential equations
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Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Tricks to Help With Solving Log Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explanation and examples for solving logarithmic equations.
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Activity
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Exponential and Logarithm Equations Practice Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this section we will discuss various methods for solving equations that involve exponential functions or logarithm functions.