Here's everything one ever wanted to know about exponential growth and decay in one thorough lesson. A video lesson presents the basics of exponential growth and decay and then applies the information to word problems. The lesson wraps up with examples of graphing both types of exponential functions.

Concepts

exponential growth, exponential decay, exponential functions, exponential equations

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils take notes while viewing the video using the guided notes provided

Classroom Considerations

• Second installment in a five-lesson series on exponential functions
• Expects a solid understanding of linear and quadratic patterns for comparison

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes practices problems and an additional assignment for those needing extra practice
• Provides an answer key to all resources

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.11-12.7 SL.11-12.2 HSF-IF.B.4 HSF-IF.C.8.a HSF-IF.C.8.b