Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Illegal Fish
In this task, students learn about exponential functions when they investigate the exponential growth of an invasive fish population. Aligns with F-LE.B.5 and F-LE.A.1.c.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Algae Blooms
This problem examines the growth of algal blooms in Chesapeake Bay. Students build an exponential function modeling algae concentration based on the information provided, and gain an appreciation for the exponential growth exhibited...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le a Saturating Exponential
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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Exponential Growth Versus Polynomial Growth
In this problem, students compare the growth of exponential functions versus polynomial functions and find that an exponential function takes larger values than a cubic polynomial function provided the input is sufficiently large. Aligns...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Exponential Growth Versus Linear Growth I
In this task, students analyze two methods of payment to discover how an exponentially increasing quantity eventually surpasses a linearly increasing quantity. Aligns with F-LE.A.3.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf Lake Algae
In this task, learners analyze the amount of algae growing on the surface of a lake. The purpose of the task is to introduce students to exponential growth. Instead of giving a starting value and asking for subsequent values, it gives an...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Exponential Growth
Students learn about exponential growth in real-world situations.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Exponential vs. Linear Growth Over Time
Practice analyzing the end behavior of two functions that model similar real-world relationships, where one function is exponential and the other is polynomial. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Linear vs. Exponential Growth: From Data
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Interpret Change in Exponential Models
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Construct Exponential Models
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Growth
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to analyze and graph exponential growth functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Applications of Exponential Functions
[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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Applications of Exponential Functions
[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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Population Growth Patterns
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers different patterns of population growth.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.9 the Transcendental Number E and Natural Log
This section introduces the transcendental number e which is a special number that is considered a natural base. In addition to exploring how to simplify and solve equations with e, this section also investigates how it can be used to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.10 Modeling With Exponential Growth Functions
This lesson explores the process for modeling real world scenarios involving growth by writing and solving exponential growth functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.6 Human Population
Understand stages of human population growth.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.5 Population Growth Limits
Discover how ecosystems respond to population growth limits.
PBS
Pbs: Linear and Exponential Growth
Explore the fast-paced nature of exponential growth. This interactive exercise focuses on introducing exponents, providing the opportunity to practice solving exponential problems, and comparing graphs of linear and exponential growth...
Other
Nearpod: Exponential Functions
In this lesson, learners will use the exponential function equation to solve real-life problems involving exponential growth and decay including the compound interest formula.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life: Population Growth
At this website there is basic information about world population growth over the last 300+ years. The link at the end of the article is to another article that compares the population growth of two states.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Exponential Growth
Find a quick, concise explanation of exponential growth. An example is given and clearly explained.