Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Compound Interest
Explains, with examples, what compound interest is and how to calculate it using a formula. Also shows how to work backwards to calculate the present value of an investment, how compound interest is calculated for different compounding...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Compound Interest: Periodic Compounding
Looks at compound interest and at the special circumstances of periodic compounding where interest may be calculated annually or semi-annually, for example, and how that affects the interest rate. Presents examples of different...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Compound Interest Calculator
A calculator based on the compound interest formula that can be used to determine the Present Value, the Future Value, the Interest Rate, or the Number of Periods. You can select the type of compounding, the effective annual rate, and...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Compound Interest
Find a quick, concise explanation of Compound Interest. Examples are given and clearly explained using both the Yearly Compound Interest Formula and General Compound Interest Formula.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Compound Interest Calculator
The activity investigates compound interest, principal, and interest. Students can calculate different savings over time by inputting the monthly savings, starting age, and interest rate. The learning tool includes a graph that shows the...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Compound Interest Formula Derivations
Looks at how the formula for calculating the effect of compound interest is derived and how it is used to create formulas for finding the Future Value, the Present Value, the Interest Rate, and the Number of Periods. Includes lots of...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Compound Interest
A comprehensive guide for learning all about compound interest with definitions, formulas, solved examples, and practice questions.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Compound Interest
This algebra lesson explains how compound interest works and where the formula comes from.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Compound Interest 1 Practice
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for money and compound interest with solutions! Find the final amount when a given amount of money is invested.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Compound Interest 2
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for money and compound interest with solutions! Find how long it will take for a given amount of money to grow to a final amount.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Continuous Compound Interest 2
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for money and continuous compound interest with solutions! Find how long it will take for a given amount of money to grow to a final amount.
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: Understanding Interest
Using this interactive lesson, you'll calculate compound interest and compare interest rates. In addition to learning about interest, you will also be learning about taking out a mortgage on a home. Three activities with questions...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What Is Simple and Compound Interest?
Students will learn how simple and compound interest is figured and why it is important to maintain a savings account. Students will calculate compound interest to identify benefits of saving in interest-bearing savings accounts. They...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Simple and Compound Interest
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson provides a summary review of simple interest and exploration of continuously compounding interest. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice,...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Compound Interest
Video [2:52] and quiz on the concept of compound interest.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Simple vs. Compound Interest Spreadsheeting the Difference
A lesson plan that includes a PowerPoint learning module for students. The goal of the lesson plan is to learn the difference between simple and compound interest and to use the functions in Excel to perform the calculations and graph...
Other
Finra Investor Education Foundation: Introduction to Earning Interest 9 & 10
This lesson for 9th and 10th graders focuses on the concept of compound interest and its effect on savings. Young scholars will also learn how to compute simple and compound interest.
Other
Finra Investor Education Foundation: Introduction to Earning Interest
In this lesson, middle schoolers will learn about the concept of compound interest and understand its effect on savings. They will also learn how to compute simple and compound interest.
Other
Finra Investor Education Foundation: Introduction to Earning Interest 11 & 12
Students will know and be able to use the formula for calculating compound interest and understand the effect of compounding on savings in this lesson plan.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Continuous Compound Interest 1 Practice
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for money and continuous compound interest with solutions. Find the final amount when a given amount of money is invested.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Simple and Compound Interest
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students solve real-world problems involving simple and compound interest. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Compound Interest Calculator
Calculate compound interest on an investment or savings. Using the compound interest formula, calculate principal plus interest or principal or rate or time.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Simple Interest and Compound Interest
Explains simple and compound interest with formulas and examples.
Math2
Compound Interest and Exponential Growth
This site provides the compound interest equation, simplified compound interest equation,continuous compound interest equation, a demonstration of various compounding, and a review of loan balance.