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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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Growth

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn about exponential growth functions.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Logarithm Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Detailed math tutorial introduces logarithm functions giving the basic properties and graphs. Also, discusses how to evaluate some basic logarithms including the use of the change of base formula, the common logarithm, log(x), and the...
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Other

Algebra Lab: Applications of Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how exponential functions have applications in real-world scenarios, including a population of a city, the growth of bacteria, drug decay, and compounding interest. Includes four word problems to try, with hints and answers...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students graph an exponential function and compare graphs of exponential functions on the same coordinate plane. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: 3.4 Graphs of Logs as the Inverse of Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson explores the statement that the log functions are identified as the inverse of exponential functions. These functions will be compared visually through the graphs of both the logarithmic and exponential functions.
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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.
Handout
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Applications

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides examples of applications of exponential functions involving compound interest and exponential growth and decay, and an example of an application of a logarithm involving earthquake intensity.
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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.
Activity
University of Vienna (Austria)

Math Online: Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This interactive site uses applets to show sample graphs of each simple power function, a function plotter, graph puzzles, and more. Great site.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This clear tutorial provides the definition of a logarithmic function as well as instruction on how to perform important tasks with them. Find step-by-step solutions to example problems and practice exercises for you to complete and check.
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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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.5 Using Logs to Solve Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This section explores logarithms as operations that are the inverse of exponents. It investigates the process for "undoing" or "eliminating" variable exponents when solving exponential equations.
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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.
Activity
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Exponential and Logarithm Equations Practice Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this section we will discuss various methods for solving equations that involve exponential functions or logarithm functions.
Unit Plan
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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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions /Radioactive Decay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A set of examples and exercises that show how to solve radioactive decay problems by using exponents and logarithms.
eBook
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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.8 Solving Logarithmic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This section addresses how to solve different types of logarithmic equations. It explores how to condense expanded equations and how to convert logarithmic equations into exponential ones.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The purpose of this task is to introduce the idea of exponential growth and then connect that growth to expressions involving exponents. It illustrates well how fast exponential expressions grow. Students who are just learning about...