Exponential Applications: Growth & Decay

Cynthia·

Exponential Growth

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Grade Level11th Grade

SubjectExponential Growth

Original Prompt

Growth and decay problems --- create a lesson with practice focus on application

This resource introduces students to the concepts of exponential growth and decay, focusing on real-world applications through discrete and continuous models. It covers the standard formulas for both models, emphasizes the importance of choosing the correct formula based on the context, and provides guided examples, practice problems, and critical thinking questions to reinforce understanding. Students learn to identify parameters, apply the formulas, and interpret scenarios involving growth and decay in finance and natural processes. Finally, the document encourages predictions based on data trends and discusses the limitations of exponential growth over time.