Curated OER
An Introduction to Functions
Students investigate the growth and decay of an exponential function. In this algebra lesson, students apply properties of exponent solve problems. They identify any patterns they see in the graphs.
Curated OER
Exponential Functions: Half Life and Doubling Time
Students investigate the concept of exponential functions and how they increase in size over time. They simplify the functions in order to find the solutions that are possible and perform analysis of the curved line that is produced when...
Curated OER
Buying Cars/Financing Cars Compound Interest
Provide a real world context in which exponential functions are used to determine a eal world phenomena such as compound interest and exponential growth. This instructional activity should be taught after students have mastered the laws...
Curated OER
Course of Antibiotics
This model of the amount of anibiotics in a person's system is represented abstractly by a finite geometric series. Learners translate this real-life situation into algebraic form and then extend their knowlege by answering questions...
Curated OER
How Much Data is That?
Pupils differentiate between exponential and logarithmic functions. In this algebra lesson, students use logarithmic properties to solve equations. They identify growth and decay of graphs.
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 3: Polynomial Functions
An informative module highlights eight polynomial concepts. Learners work with polynomial functions, expressions, and equations through graphing, simplifying, and solving.
Curated OER
Carbon Dating
Simulate C-14 decay using M&M and Reese's Pieces candies. In this scatter-plot lesson plan, students perform an experiment to simulate the half life of C-14. Information is plotted on a scatter-plot. Students answer four...
Curated OER
Oodles of Poodles
Students solve equations by graphing. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between functions and relations. They use the TI to graph their equation and analyze the graph.
Curated OER
Endocrine Disruptors in Our Drinking Water: Should We Be Concerned?
Students investigate the different hormone contaminants in the water supply. In this math instructional activity, students analyze data tables and graphs. They demonstrate exponential growth and decay using frog populations.
Curated OER
Carrying Capacity of Ecosystems
Students define population and carrying. In this algebra lesson, students explore exponential growth and decay based on animals and things that grow or decrease exponentially. They graph their findings and discuss their results as they...
Curated OER
Reciprocals of Quadratic Functions
Eleventh graders investigate inverse functions. For this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders use their prior knowledge of linear, exponential,and quadratic functions to create a graph of an equation they have never seen before.
Curated OER
Purchasing A Used Car
Seventh graders investigate the practice of purchasing a used car with the help of links and resources found in the lesson plan. They conduct research to find the right kind of car using a variety of resources. Students examine data in...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Decay
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn about exponential decay functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Decay
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to analyze and graph exponential decay functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Decay
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Developing exponential decay models with Algebra
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Exponential Decay
Find a quick, concise explanation of exponential decay in several different settings. An example is given and clearly explained for each of those settings.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Growth and Decay
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguish between exponential growth and exponential decay.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.11 Modeling With Exponential Decay and Log Functions
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Growth
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn about developing exponential growth models. Here you will explore the use of Algebra to match mathematical models to observed data from real-life situations.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Pearson Prentice Hall Algebra 2: Exploring Exponential Models
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.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Exponential Growth and Decay
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...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: Exponential Growth Functions
An exponential function is a nonlinear function that has the form of y=a*b^x, where a != 0, b > 0. An exponential function with a > 0 and b > 1, like the one above, represents an exponential growth and the graph of an...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Graphing Exponential Growth & Decay
Graph exponential functions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Growth and Decay
Complete practice exercises after learning how to solve exponential growth and decay problems.