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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Decay

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn about exponential decay functions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Decay

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to analyze and graph exponential decay functions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Decay

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Developing exponential decay models with Algebra
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.11 Modeling With Exponential Decay and Log Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Modeling Exponential Decay With a Look at Asymptotes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use sample data to approximate models with the Transformation Graphing Application. They are introduced to the idea of discrete data sets being used with continuous function models. They also identify non-zero asymptote form of...
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Other

Wpi: Exponential Decay and Effective Medicine Dosage

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is an example of the use of exponential decay. The example involves the effectiveness of a medical dosage over time.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Exponential Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial explores exponential growth and decay. Definitions, formulas, and example problems are included in the learning resource.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Growth and Decay Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this question set, students use exponential growth and decay functions to solve problems about compound interest, population growth, investments, and half-life. Solutions and explanations are provided for these problems.
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Other

Wpi/app. Of the Natural Logarithm and Exponential

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A page showing real life applications of natural logarithms in exponential grown and decay functions and Newton's law of cooling. Also includes exercises.
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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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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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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Basketball Rebounds

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The purpose of this task is to introduce learners to an exponential decay function in the form f(x) = abx, with a concrete interpretation of the decay factor b. A table shows the rebound height of a basketball for each successive bounce....
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra I: Linear vs. Exponential Growth: From Data

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a table with values of two quantities over time, determine whether the quantities grow linearly or exponentially. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive...
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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: 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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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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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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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.