Most textbooks do a good job of loading up the page with formulas and sometimes logarithms, but I think the most engaging aspect of compound interest is just the idea that money can grow so quickly!

This worksheet tries to capitalize on that idea. I've used it successfully in all levels of classes from algebra 1 all the way up through precalculus. Because my state is requiring more personal financial literacy, I find it helpful to cover those objectives as well.

I use it within cooperative groups, and I circulate to make sure they are getting the purpose of the questions.

The file includes spiral review problems.

This worksheet is intended to be written on directly.

Please download the pdf preview file first, so you can see exactly what's included; the product file is a word document, which you may personalize for your students.

Keywords: compound interest, exponential growth, exponential decay, Jonnard