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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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Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Solve Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial investigates how to solve exponential and logarithmic equations. The activity includes examples with detailed solutions.
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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.
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions / Population

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A set of examples and exercises that cover how to solve population problems by using exponents and logarithms.
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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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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Derivatives of Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
The formulas for determining the derivatives of exponential functions are presented in this lesson, along with several examples and exercises. The solutions are hidden to allow students to practice the concept without help.
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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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Interpret Basic Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Find features of exponential functions of the basic form f(x)=a*r^x given their formula. Features in question are the initial value, the common ratio, and output-values that correspond to various input-values. Students receive immediate...
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Working With Exponents and Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Clearly presented explanation of how logarithms and exponents work together, the properties of logarithms, the natural logarithm and the natural exponential functions, the common logarithm, changing the base, and real-world applications...
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PBS

Pbs: Comparing Exponential, Quadratic, and Linear Functions

For Students 6th - 8th
Analyze the numerical and graphical representations of functions. This interactive exercise focuses comparing linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and their graphical representations after completing a table to calculate ordered...
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Graphing Exponential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about exponential functions by graphing various equations representing exponential growth and decay. Graph these functions by connecting ordered pairs on x-y axes.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Logarithmic Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluating logarithmic functions by comparing to exponential functions and rewriting to solve.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Logarithmic Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluating logarithmic functions by comparing to exponential functions and rewriting to solve.
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Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: The Number E and the Function E^x

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introduction to the natural exponential function, beginning with the limit definition of the irrational number e. Includes several examples and exercises with solutions which deal with the compound interest formula.
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Curated OER

Zona Land: Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Short explanation of exponential functions followed by a series of real-life scenarios involving money.
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Johan Claeys

Math Abundance: Exponential Functions: Graph and Properties

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Shows several graphs of exponential functions and lists properties of them.
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Other

University of Edinburgh: Exponential Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This website looks at exponential functions from the perspective of a sequence.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a comprehensive tutorial on Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
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University of South Florida

Fcat: Get a Half Life!: Teacher Notes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use M&M's and a graphing calculator to collect and graph data. This activity helps them to understand exponential functions and the concept of half-life.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Calculating Exponential Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Disease is a breakdown in structures or functions of an organism. Some diseases are the result of damage by infection by other organisms. In this activity learners read an essay, "It's All in the Numbers," about the rapid spread of HIV...
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Other

Distance Math: Self Quiz Unit 4

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Quiz involving exponential functions.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chickscope Egg Math: Embryo Calculus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This interesting and interactive site offers information and activities on exponential functions, tangents and slopes, and "The number e."
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about exponential functions, logarithmic functions, and applications of exponential functions. The tutorial includes class notes, calculator tips, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Identifying Function Models: Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Models

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to distinguish between linear, exponential, and quadratic models.