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Exponential Functions Real World Task Freebie
Exponential Functions Real World Task Freebie
Exponential Functions Real World Task Freebie
Exponential Functions Real World Task Freebie
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Challenge students with this task on graphing exponential functions with compound interest (compounded annually).

Students must compare the investments of three people by writing exponential equations, graphing the growth, and predicting when each person will become a millionaire.

Answer key is included.

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Exponential Functions Real World Task Freebie

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30 minutes

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Description

Challenge students with this task on graphing exponential functions with compound interest (compounded annually).

Students must compare the investments of three people by writing exponential equations, graphing the growth, and predicting when each person will become a millionaire.

Answer key is included.

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Rated 4.86 out of 5, based on 27 reviews
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Rated 5 out of 5
March 5, 2026
My students were struggling with understanding how exponential equations can be used in real life. After doing this activity as a class they all understood how exponential equations can be used in the real world. This was a great activity for them to do with a partner
Gabrielle P.
53 reviews
Grades taught: 9th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 20, 2025
I'm always looking for real-life activities to tie to our lessons.
Jessica Nucera
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193 reviews
Grades taught: 7th
Rated 5 out of 5
January 4, 2025
Yes, yes, yes! This was a fantastic resource! Thank you!
Plenty of Problems
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69 reviews
Grades taught: 9th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 6, 2024
This was a great resources to use to help students see how money has the ability to grow exponentially. It helped make the abstract more concrete.
Grades taught: 9th
Rated 5 out of 5
March 16, 2024
Real world applications in math are always helpful for my students to apply the concepts to what math is used for in real life. Thank you!
Megan Sullivan
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864 reviews
Grades taught: 9th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Rated 4 out of 5
March 12, 2024
My students were very engaged with the work. They truly enjoyed the material.
Sandra N.
626 reviews
Grades taught: 9th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Rated 4 out of 5
December 19, 2023
My students liked the idea of this, but struggled with the open ended part of the activity.
Susan York
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276 reviews
Grades taught: 12th
Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties
Rated 5 out of 5
February 3, 2023
This has been a great resource (everything from Rise Over Run is amazing). I frequently use her resources in my math lab class for students who need extra help.
Lindsay J.
95 reviews
Grades taught: 9th
Student populations: Learning difficulties

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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two input-output pairs (include reading these from a table).
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