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University of Rochester: Exponential Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and comprehensive site explaining exponential decay. Includes formulas and many examples.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Exponential Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about exponential decay in real-world situations. Problems involve the application of depreciation of an asset and radioactive decay. Learn to apply exponential decay equations and interpret graphs.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Decay

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn about exponential decay functions.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Exponential Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a quick, concise explanation of exponential decay in several different settings. An example is given and clearly explained for each of those settings.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Decay

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to analyze and graph exponential decay functions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.11 Modeling With Exponential Decay and Log Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson continues exploring the process for modeling real world scenarios by writing and solving exponential and logarithmic functions. It also covers how to create and interpret graphs of such functions.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Modeling Exponential Decay With a Look at Asymptotes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use sample data to approximate models with the Transformation Graphing Application. They are introduced to the idea of discrete data sets being used with continuous function models. They also identify non-zero asymptote form of...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Decay

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Developing exponential decay models with Algebra
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: M&m's and Decay Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Observe exponential decay with the classic M&M lab, here written up and ready to go. At the end, the author intends for students to send equations and data to the teacher via TI-Navigator, but this step can done on paper if the...
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Wpi: Exponential Decay and Effective Medicine Dosage

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is an example of the use of exponential decay. The example involves the effectiveness of a medical dosage over time.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Exponential Decay and Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
Eleven problems present a variety of problems working with various aspects of exponential decay and growth. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Growth and Decay

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguish between exponential growth and exponential decay.
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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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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Teaching Radioactive Decay & Radiometric Dating

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A laboratory activity that teaches the difficult concept of radioactive decay by means of a fluid (shampoo) flowing through holes from an upper to a lower beaker. Using the exponential decay equation, students then 'date' the shampoo....
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Pearson Prentice Hall Algebra 2: Exploring Exponential Models

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will model exponential growth and model exponential decay. Students will make a visual choice of an appropriate model and then use the Transformation Graphing App to confirm their choice.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Modeling Exponential Decay Using Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th
Radioactive decay is a real-life example of exponential decay. This site solves an example problem by using the exponential decay equation.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Exponential Decay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
MathWorld provides the equation for exponential decay and an explanation of the variables of the equation.
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University of Guelph

University of Guelph: Physics Tutorials: Exponential Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
Good site explaining exponential growth and decay, with questions for students to test themselves.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Graphing Exponential Growth & Decay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Graph exponential functions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Exponential Equations in Science: Constant E, Limits to Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to exponential equations that describe growth and decay over time. Variables and constants in the equation are explained.
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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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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: A Matter of Half Life and Death

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the topic of exponential decay and half-life. The lesson is built around Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, and it's declining radioactivity over the course...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs How to Get a Date for Episode

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn how to estimate time of death by using a lab that models carbon dating and radioactive decay. Activity pages complete with calculator keystroke instructions and screenprints are included in this lesson plan based on...
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Oregon State University

Calculus Quest: Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This CalculusQuest site provides a basic introduction to exponential functions, covering the laws of exponents and exponential growth and decay. At the bottom of the page are links to exponential equations, exercises, and the...

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