Worksheet
Curated OER

Six Exponential Decay Problems

For Students 10th - 11th
In this exponential model worksheet, students solve six exponential decay multiple choice questions and one free-response half life question.  The solutions are provided..
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Accuracy of Carbon 14 Dating II

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The scientific issue of carbon-14 dating and exponential decay gets a statistics-based treatment in this problem. The class starts with a basic investigation of carbon content, but then branches out to questions of accuracy and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet #6, Exponents, Interest, and Radioactive Decay of Isotopes

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students sketch graphs of given exponential functions. They compute the principal needed to have a given ending balance when the interest is compounded at varying times. Students use a simple exponential model...
Lesson Plan
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Teach Engineering

Common and Natural Logarithms and Solving Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Log some practice with logarithms. A PowerPoint presentation provides a tutorial on the change of base formula involving natural logarithms and solving exponential equations with logarithms in the fourth installment of a seven-part...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Exponential Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems. They identify the graph as exponential growth or decay. There are 7 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet Two

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students solve differential equations. Students use similar equations, and analyze ways they differ from one another. Students draw directional fields and sketch solutions. The final three questions are...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet 27 - Functions

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this function worksheet, students sketch the graph of a nonzero function, estimate the value of an infinite sum, and determine the derivative and slope of functions. This one-page worksheet contains approximately 6 multi-step problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I'm Late, I'm Late, for a Radioactive Date!

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Through the use of an interactive Web site, students explore C-14 and C-14 dating. Then students analyze an article written about the C-14 dating of the Shroud of Turin and draw conclusions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Get a Half Life!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use M&M's to experiment with data. They use a graphing calculator to determine the best equation for their data; linear, quadratic or exponential. They analyze the data to find the half-life of their M&M's.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphs involving Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students graph exponential functions and analyze it for growth and decay. There are 9 problems with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math 155 - Worksheet 10. Logarithm

For Students Higher Ed
For this logarithm worksheet, students read story problems, write an equation to solve the problem, and leave the answer in logarithm or exponential form. They find the derivative of given functions. This two-page worksheet contains...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Get a Half-life!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use m&m candies as their sample set. They begin by counting the total number of candies to determine their sample size. Students put the candies into a cup and shake them gently before pouring them onto a paper plate. Count...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What is a Pico?

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars label objects in their classroom based on mass and volume using the metric system. They examine the relationship between the numerical value and the corresponding metric unit.
Handout
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.
Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Radioactive Decay 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for radioactive decay -- with solutions! Find how much will be left after a given amount of time.
Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Radioactive Decay 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for radioactive decay -- with hints and solutions! Find the half-life.
Unit Plan
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Exponential Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about exponential decay in real-world situations. Problems involve the application of depreciation of an asset and radioactive decay. Learn to apply exponential decay equations and interpret graphs.
Interactive
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!
Activity
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Modeling Exponential Decay Using Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th
Radioactive decay is a real-life example of exponential decay. This site solves an example problem by using the exponential decay equation.
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Logarithmic Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Logarithmic word problems generally involve evaluating a given logarithmic equation at a given point, and solving for a given variable; they're pretty straightforward. This resource contains worked examples to demonstrate the reasoning...
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Exponential Functions (2)

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial investigates how to use exponential functions to solve word problems. Some topics explored are population and radioactive decay. The activity includes examples with detailed solutions.