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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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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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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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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Exponential Growth Versus Polynomial Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this problem, students compare the growth of exponential functions versus polynomial functions and find that an exponential function takes larger values than a cubic polynomial function provided the input is sufficiently large. Aligns...
Handout
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Modelling Natural Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
This site shows how to model exponential growth. The site walks the student through an example problem using logarithms to find the exponential growth of the theoretical world population.
Activity
Cool Math

Coolmath: Exponentials Alien Monster Growth

For Students 6th - 9th
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for the exponential growth of alien monsters with solutions.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete practice exercises after learning how to solve exponential growth and decay problems.
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Other

Nearpod: Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson, students will use the exponential function equation to solve real-life problems involving exponential growth and decay including the compound interest formula.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Growth and Decay Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this question set, students use exponential growth and decay functions to solve problems about compound interest, population growth, investments, and half-life. Solutions and explanations are provided for these problems.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The University of Saskatchewan's Department of Mathematics and Statistics provides high school students with online tutorials and exercises on what they deem some of the most important topics in exponential and logarithmic functions....
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Applications of Exponential Functions

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to use exponential functions in real-life situations. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Applications of Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use tools learned previously to solve real-world problems regarding exponential functions. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Applications of Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students devise a problem-solving strategy to solve real-world problems involving exponential functions. Students watch a video tutorial, explore...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Exponential Functions: Growth and Decay

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students can use exponential functions to study growth and decay. Students will solve word problems ranging from population to interest rates.
Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Population Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation and examples for solving population growth problems.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le a Saturating Exponential

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Activity
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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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Algae Blooms

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This problem examines the growth of algal blooms in Chesapeake Bay. Students build an exponential function modeling algae concentration based on the information provided, and gain an appreciation for the exponential growth exhibited...
Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Population Growth 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Population growth simulator finding the rate of growth.
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Logarithmic Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Logarithmic word problems generally involve evaluating a given logarithmic equation at a given point, and solving for a given variable; they're pretty straightforward. This resource contains worked examples to demonstrate the reasoning...
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Other

Algebra Lab: Applications of Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how exponential functions have applications in real-world scenarios, including a population of a city, the growth of bacteria, drug decay, and compounding interest. Includes four word problems to try, with hints and answers...
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Graphs of Exponentials & Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Interactive graphs of base 10 exponential and logarithmic functions are demonstrated and applied to real-world problems.
Study Guide
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice problems that each illustrate a different use of the Law of Exponential Change. Examples and explanations are provided. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to recognize, evaluate and graph exponential functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...