What the learner will study

• Exponential Function Structure & Parameters
• Growth, Decay & Percent Change
• Compound Interest & Effective Rates
• Continuous Growth, Decay & the Constant e
• Solving Exponential Equations by Common Bases
• Exponential Regression & Data Modelling
• Comparing Linear, Quadratic & Exponential Models

How to support without taking over

• Ask the learner to define inputs, outputs, units, and domain.
• Ask which property or theorem justifies each transformation.
• Request an independent check by substitution, graph, table, or alternate method.
• Encourage correction notes rather than erasing evidence of learning.
• Use the calculator after the mathematical setup is visible.

Evidence to preserve

Keep one worked example, one correction, one application or project artifact, the mastery result, and a reflection explaining growth and next steps.

Applied investigation

Exponential Growth, Decay & Financial Scenario Audit asks the learner to define a real question, construct mathematics, validate results, state uncertainty, and communicate a defensible conclusion.