This set of guided notes covers key features exponential decay functions and solving real world examples. These guided notes are perfect for whole group and small group instruction, independent work and extra practice.

These notes will have students...

• identify decay factors given tables of values
• identify initial values, decay factors and decay rates for equations, then evaluate for a given value
• write equations for real world scenarios, then use the equation to solve

Included in this resource is a ready to print PDF file, ready for you to copy for your instruction. These notes will help you save time in lesson planning and even more time during instructional delivery! Students will no longer be bogged down copying examples and drawing figures, and their anxiety will ease allowing them to learn.

Included:

• 5 pages (PDF) of guided notes with definitions, examples and space for students to add in extra helpful hints
• 12 total examples going over identifying exponential functions, evaluating and graphing
• 12 additional examples that could be used for classwork or homework
• editable powerpoint version (with fonts embedded) so examples and notes can be edited or modified as needed
• answer key with suggestions on notes to add in during instruction

This resource pairs well with this set of digital Choose 2 activities.

IMPORTANT -- In order to be able to EDIT and use the editable version, you will need to have PowerPoint on your computer. Additionally, this resource is a .zip file and you will need to unzip the download in order to access the materials provided.