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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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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math:applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Interest Rate

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A set of examples and exercises that cover interest rate problems and how to solve them using exponents and logarithms.
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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.
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Math Medics

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

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

Illustrative Mathematics: F if Graphs of Power Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
For this task, students are asked to sketch and label the graphs of different (positive) powers of x. Aligns with F-IF.C.7.c.
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Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Rational Exponents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A basic introduction to rational exponents, beginning with the definition and working up to an application. Includes several examples.
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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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Anne Arundel Community College

Anne Arundel Community College: Math 131: Basic Graphs and Properties

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial examines basic exponential graphs and their properties. Students learn about the mathematics concepts through examples with detailed solutions.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Bone Mineral Density and Logarithms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine an image produced by a cabinet x-ray system to determine if it is a quality bone mineral density image. Students write in their journals about what they need to know to be able to make this judgment. Students learn about...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Interpret Change in Exponential Models: Changing Units

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a function that models an exponential situation, rewrite the function in order to find its change for a different time unit. 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: Analysis: Exponential Models

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students will be identifying, applying, and solving exponential models manually and with technology. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
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Other

Nearpod: Relationship of Exponents & Logarithms

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson, students will learn how exponents and logarithms are connected and how to evaluate logarithms.
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Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Sample Test

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A practice test on exponents and logarithms, covering the basics and going through solving exponential and logarithmic equations.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf Exponentials and Logarithms Ii

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The purpose of this task is to help students see that the definition of the logarithm as an exponent results in an inverse relationship between the exponential and logarithm functions with the same base. This prepares them to think about...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Exponential Model Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve word problems about exponential situations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Cyberchase: Chess Wager

For Students 6th - 9th
Harry and his friend make a wager on a game of chess and discuss the concept of exponential growth in this short Cyberchase video. [3:26]
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Exponential & Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The connection between exponential and logarithmic functions is made clear through examples and practice exercises.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Exponential Kiss

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The purpose of this task is to use technology to study the behavior of some exponential and logarithmic graphs and to manipulate some explicit logarithmic and exponential expressions. Aligns with HSF-LE.A.4, F-BF.B.5, and F-IF.C.7.e.
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University of California

University of California: Integrals and the Natural Log

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains the natural log and its integral. Includes examples.
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Anne Arundel Community College

Anne Arundel Community College: Math 131: More Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial examines exponential graphs and their properties. Students learn about the mathematics concepts through examples with detailed solutions.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Binomial Theorem and Expansions

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Exploring the relationship between Pascal's Triangle and the Binomial Theorem
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Other

Numbers, Constants, and Computation: The Logarithm Constant : Log(2)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains The logarithm constant : log(2). It is a very comprehensive site.
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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...
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Radioactive Decay 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for radioactive decay -- with hints and solutions!