CPALMS
Cpalms: How Many Trees?
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this formative assessment task, students are asked to find the density and the estimated number of trees in a forest, given certain parameters. Samples of student responses and possible...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Exponential Decay
MathWorld provides the equation for exponential decay and an explanation of the variables of the equation.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Statistics: Introduction to Inferential Statistics
An introduction to inferential statistics to find relationships and patterns in datasets.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: How Far Does the Robot Go?
Students practice their multiplication skills using robots with wheels built from LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT kits. They brainstorm distance travelled by the robots without physically measuring distance and then apply their math skills to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Interpret Change in Exponential Models: With Manipulation
Solve problems interpreting change in exponential models with manipulation.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Interpret Change in Exponential Models: Changing Units
Given a function that models an exponential situation, rewrite the function in order to find its change for a different time unit. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Linear Models Word Problems
Solve general word problems about real-world relationships that can be modeled by linear equations or functions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Comparing Linear Functions Word Problems
Compare features of two real-world relationships that can be modeled by linear functions, where the functions are represented in different ways. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Linear Equations Word Problems
Solve word problems about real world relationships that are given in formulas. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Interpret Change in Exponential Models
Given a function that models an exponential situation, find the factor by which the quantity changes per unit time interval. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
Missouri State University
Missouri State University: Introductory Statistics: Linear Regression Models
Four examples which use the linear regression model in real-world applications. The site continues with discussion on how to correctly construct the regression model, how its results can be analyzed, and what can come from it.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Number Line Worksheet
Generate a worksheet where a number line is given and students find a point or fill in the line. You have the option to use decimals, show answers, and change the parameters of the number line.
Other
Wpi: Exponential Decay and Effective Medicine Dosage
This site is an example of the use of exponential decay. The example involves the effectiveness of a medical dosage over time.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Taxi!
In this task, students explore the linear relationship between distance traveled and taxi fare cost. Aligns with A-REI.D.10 and F-LE.B.5.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Newton's Law of Cooling
For this problem, students use an exponential equation to investigate the cooling of a cup of coffee and how long it would take for it to cool down to different temperatures. Aligns with F-LE.B.5 and F-LE.A.4.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Illegal Fish
In this task, students learn about exponential functions when they investigate the exponential growth of an invasive fish population. Aligns with F-LE.B.5 and F-LE.A.1.c.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Us Population 1982 1988
In this task, students are shown a table of U.S. population data between 1982 and 1988 and are asked to explore whether linear functions would be appropriate to model relationships within the data. Aligns with F-LE.B.5 and F-LE.A.1.b.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Carbon 14 Dating in Practice I
In this task, students learn about exponential decay by examining the amount of Carbon-14 left in a preserved plant with the passage of time after the plant has died. This provides a simple introduction to Carbon-14 dating but the actual...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le a Saturating Exponential
For this problem, students use an exponential equation to investigate the warming up of a cold beverage on a summer day and analyze a graph to estimate temperatures. Aligns with F-LE.B.5 and F-BF.B.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Algebra I: Exponential Functions in the Real World: Lesson 3
This lesson will provide real world examples that involve graphing exponential functions. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Exponential Functions in the Real World."