Introduce Compound Interest with an inquiry activity and then students formalize their understanding through notes (color-coded and blackline options included). This is meant for students who are not yet familiar with compound interest. These notebook pages focus on part of common core standard: HSA.SSE.B.3.

This resource includes:

- Two inquiry activity options

- Color-coded graphic organizer

- Blackline master graphic organizer

- Color coded notes.

- Answer key

NOTE: These notes do not teach compound interest as logarithmic functions. Compound interest logarithmic functions can be found here.

After these notes, students can practice their skills with the Compound Interest: College Loans Mini-Project

or Compound Interest: Word Problems Task cards for scavenger hunts and more.

A great addition to your Algebra classroom. Intermix with other exponential function activities for a deeper understanding.

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