Tech Target
What Is: Exponential Function
A good site explaining the exponential function. The site has links to related topics
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Walk the Line: A Module on Linear Functions
This module leads students through the process of graphing data and finding a line of best fit while exploring the characteristics of linear equations in algebraic and graphic formats. Then, these topics are connected to real-world...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: What Is the Number "E"?
In this activity, students explore the fundamental theorem of calculus. They apply this theorem to understand the number "e" - the base of the natural logarithm. They also use integration and natural logarithmic function to solve a...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Solve Exponential Equation
This StudyCards set begins with "what is an equation?" and continues to the meaning of solving an equation. The function approach is used to solve the equations.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Choosing an Appropriate Growth Model
The goal of this task is to examine some population data for large cities from a modeling perspective. Learners are asked to decide if the population data can be accurately modeled by a linear, quadratic, and/or exponential function, and...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
The connection between exponential and logarithmic functions is made clear through examples and practice exercises.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Carbon 14 Dating, Variation 2
In this task on exponential decay, students calculate what the amount of Carbon 14 left in a preserved plant will be as time passes and when one microgram will be all that is left. Aligns with F-LE.A.1.c.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Bone Mineral Density and Logarithms
Students examine an image produced by a cabinet x-ray system to determine if it is a quality bone mineral density image. Students write in their journals about what they need to know to be able to make this judgment. Students learn about...