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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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Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra 1: Exponential Growth Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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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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Other

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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Oregon State University

Calculus Quest: Questions on Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A set of exercises, complete with solutions, covering the basics of exponential functions, from the laws of exponents to exponential growth and decay.
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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 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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Other

Nearpod: Exponential Functions

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

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Construct Exponential Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a verbal description of the rate of change of a real world situation, find the exponential function that models it. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive...
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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...
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Richland Community College

Richland Community College: Exponential Functions and Their Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The site explains exponential functions and characteristics of their graphs.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Growth

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
[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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Interpret Change in Exponential Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a function that models an exponential situation, find the factor by which the quantity changes per unit time interval. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
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University College London

University College London: Exponential Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University College London's Department of Mathematics discusses how to use the decay equation.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Exponential Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
Find material to use when planning instruction on exponential growth and decay. A lesson offers several examples, graphs, and explanations, and there are two practice exercises and a group activity for testing and applying concepts learned.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Algebra 1: Semester Ii: Exponentials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A learning module through which students learn about exponentials including exponential functions, growth and decay, and geometric sequences.
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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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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.

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