University of Oregon
Basics of Exponential Growth
A site for exponential growth as it applies to population, resource consumption, polution.
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Exponential Modeling
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Exponential Growth
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...
Other
Arlington Public Schools: Graphing Exponential Functions [Pdf]
Students are given examples of graphing exponential functions as well as the difference between exponential growth versus exponential decay graphs.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee
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...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Exponential Growth and Decay
The tutorial explores exponential growth and decay. Definitions, formulas, and example problems are included in the learning resource.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: Exponential Growth Functions
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.1 & a rei.d.1: Intro. To Polynomials: College
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Linear vs. Exponential Growth: From Data
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Growth
[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.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Exponential Growth and Decay
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Exponential vs. Linear Models
Given a description of a real-world relationship, determine whether that relationship is linear or exponential.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Linear vs. Exponential Growth: From Data
Given a table with values of two quantities over time, determine whether the quantities form grow linearly or exponentially.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.10 Modeling With Exponential Growth Functions
This lesson explores the process for modeling real world scenarios involving growth by writing and solving exponential growth functions.
PBS
Pbs: Linear and Exponential Growth
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...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Dow Jones Industrial Average
Students experience how exponential functions are related to the stock market through exponential growth and decay graphs.