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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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eBook
Other

Exponential Growth Functions [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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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: 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
Other

Arlington Public Schools: Graphing Exponential Functions [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students are given examples of graphing exponential functions as well as the difference between exponential growth versus exponential decay graphs.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The purpose of this task is to introduce the idea of exponential growth and then connect that growth to expressions involving exponents. It illustrates well how fast exponential expressions grow. Students who are just learning about...
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Exponential Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial explores exponential growth and decay. Definitions, formulas, and example problems are included in the learning resource.
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Unit Plan
Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra 1: Exponential Growth Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An exponential function is a nonlinear function that has the form of y=a*b^x, where a != 0, b > 0. An exponential function with a > 0 and b > 1, like the one above, represents an exponential growth and the graph of an...
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Activity
Cool Math

Coolmath: Graph of Exponentials

For Students 6th - 9th
This algebra lesson explains how to graph exponentials.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.1 & a rei.d.1: Intro. To Polynomials: College

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This task serves as an introduction to polynomials or as an application after students are familiar with exponential functions. Aligns with A-REI.D.11.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra I: Linear vs. Exponential Growth: From Data

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a table with values of two quantities over time, determine whether the quantities grow linearly or exponentially. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Growth

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn about developing exponential growth models. Here you will explore the use of Algebra to match mathematical models to observed data from real-life situations.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Exponential Growth and Decay

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson on exponential growth and decay involves a variety of teaching resources. There are a variety of websites used to teach and reinforce how to identify exponential growth or decay and how to solve problems relating to growth...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: 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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Linear vs. Exponential Growth: From Data

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a table with values of two quantities over time, determine whether the quantities form grow linearly or exponentially.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.10 Modeling With Exponential Growth Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explores the process for modeling real world scenarios involving growth by writing and solving exponential growth functions.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Linear and Exponential Growth

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore the fast-paced nature of exponential growth. This interactive exercise focuses on introducing exponents, providing the opportunity to practice solving exponential problems, and comparing graphs of linear and exponential growth...
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Dow Jones Industrial Average

For Students 9th - 10th
Students experience how exponential functions are related to the stock market through exponential growth and decay graphs.