Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Exponential Models
This site from Richland Community College contains specific examples of where logarithmic and exponential formulas are used, including: exponential growth and decay, Gaussian, logistics growth, and logarithmic.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Exponential Decay
MathWorld provides the equation for exponential decay and an explanation of the variables of the equation.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Solving Exponential Equations
Examples showing how to solve the exponential equation by using logarithms. It also includes a set of exercises to practice with.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Exponential Functions
S.O.S. Math provides overviews, that include graphs, of the exponential function and the logarithmic function.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Graphs of Exponential & Logarithmic Function
This lesson gives brief description of dependent and independent variables and how they relate to the exponential and logarithmic functions.
PBS
Pbs Lesson: Calculate When the Oil Industry Will Dry Up
Students will use the internet to read graphs and solve real world problems regarding the amount of time it will take for the oil to be used up, an exponential function exploration.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Radioactive Decay Model
Substitute coins for radiation. A coin experiment using radioactive decay.
eFunda
Engineering Mathematics: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
This site explains the Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and has links to plots of the functions.
Other
University of Edinburgh: Exponential Function
This website looks at exponential functions from the perspective of a sequence.
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Logistics Curve [Pdf]
The example investigates logistics curves and slope fields. The handout is available in PDF format and includes a slope field.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Exponential Function: Lesson 2
This lesson defines the phrase exponential function. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Exponential Function."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Exponential Function: Lesson 4
This lesson defines the phrase exponential function. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Exponential Function."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Exponential Function: Lesson 5
This lesson defines the phrase exponential function. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Exponential Function."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Exponential Functions Are Nonlinear: Lesson 5
This lesson explains how exponential functions are related to nonlinear functions. It is 5 of 2 in the series titled "Exponential Functions Are Nonlinear."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Comparing Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions
Linear, quadratic and exponential functions have different graphs, equations, and characteristics. In this tutorial, compare the shape of linear, quadratic, and exponential curves on a graph, and explore how to identify a function as...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Comparing Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions
Linear, quadratic and exponential functions have different graphs, equations, and characteristics. In this tutorial, compare the shape of linear, quadratic, and exponential curves on a graph, and explore how to identify a function as...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Exponential Functions Are Nonlinear: Lesson 3
This lesson explains how exponential functions are related to nonlinear functions. It is 3 of 2 in the series titled "Exponential Functions are Nonlinear."
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Exponential Functions
The Pre-Calculus session investigates exponential functions. Students learn about the concept through definitions and sample problems.
Curated OER
Zona Land: Exponential Functions
Short explanation of exponential functions followed by a series of real-life scenarios involving money.
Tech Target
What Is: Exponential Function
A good site explaining the exponential function. The site has links to related topics
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Compound Interest
The compound interest formula that banks use when the interest is compounded continually is an exponential function. Review the regular formula for compound interest on this site. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Calculus: Radioactivity and Half Life [Pdf]
Apply the Law of Exponential Change to solve a "real-world" science problem. Formulas and examples are provided. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Graphs of Exponentials & Logarithms
Interactive graphs of base 10 exponential and logarithmic functions are demonstrated and applied to real-world problems.