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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Two Points Determine an Exponential Function I

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This is a simple task where students are shown a graph of an exponential equation, with two points labeled with their coordinates, and are asked to find the values of a and b in the equation. Aligns with F-LE.A.2.
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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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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Algebra I: Exponential Functions in the Real World: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson will provide real world examples that involve graphing exponential functions. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Exponential Functions in the Real World."
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Free Math Help

Free Math Help: Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Pre-Calculus session investigates exponential functions. Students learn about the concept through definitions and sample problems.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Exponential Growth Versus Linear Growth Ii

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students compare exponential and linear functions and find that exponential functions with a base larger than one eventually exceed in value any given linear (or polynomial) function if the value of the input is...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Comparing Exponentials

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students work with exponential functions in a real-world context involving continuously compounded interest. They will study how the base of the exponential function impacts its growth rate and use logarithms to solve...
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William Mueller

William Mueller: Families of Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Meet the Function Family! Each member of the family has examples of their graphs and descriptions of the types of real-world situation that produce those graphs.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Walk the Line: A Module on Linear Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
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...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Comparing Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Linear, quadratic and exponential functions have different graphs, equations, and characteristics. In this tutorial, compare the shape of linear, quadratic, and exponential curves on a graph, and explore how to identify a function as...
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Oregon State University

Calculus Quest: Power Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
This CalculusQuest site is details the power function by looking at the significance of the function, standard notation, the rules of exponentiation, domains and graphs of power functions, and also calculations. This site is a good...
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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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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Eighteen problems present a variety of practice applying logarithmic and exponential functions to problem solving situations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the...
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Hofstra University

Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the derivatives of standard logarithmic and exponential functions. The site has example problems and grades your work, explaining errors you may have made when attempting the problem.
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn how to compute the derivative of logarithmic and exponential functions. The tutorial explores the calculus concepts through notes and examples. Review exercises and a topic summary are included.
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Tech Target

What Is: Exponential Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A good site explaining the exponential function. The site has links to related topics
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Exponential Functions: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Purplemath offers tables and graphs of various exponential functions for an exploration of how exponential functions behave from the real number domain. Compound interest problems are examined and the natural exponential is discussed...
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Math Notes and Math Tests

Pre Calculus Notes: Exponential Functions and Their Graphs [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students explore exponential functions and their graphs. Exponential decay, the natural exponential function, and compound interest are examined. Proofs, explanations, and examples are included.
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Hofstra University

Hofstra University: Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a 20 question quiz on logarithmic and exponential functions. This is a good way to be sure you know how to use logarithms and exponents. The site however only tells you if you've made a correct choice, there are no explanations.
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Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explores the difference between two types of graphs, one of which is exponential. Requires LiveMath plug in.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Exponential Functions: Zero and Negative Exponents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will solve exponential functions with zero and negative exponents. The problems involve the use of reciprocals and graphs.
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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Exponential Functions (2)

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial investigates how to use exponential functions to solve word problems. Some topics explored are population and radioactive decay. The activity includes examples with detailed solutions.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students are shown the intersecting graphs of two exponential functions in the format of f(x) = a times b to the power of x, and are asked to explore their characteristics. They discover that the value of each function will increase by a...
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Interpret Time in Exponential Models

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