Exponential functions can be used in many contexts, such as compound interest (money), population growth, and radioactive decay. This bundle starts with squaring a number to create a quadratic, which prepares students for the unit quadratics. In addition to quadratic, it explores square root, cubic, and other exponential functions. The goal is to make differentiation easy in the math classroom. As you know, differentiation is a critical high-impact teaching strategy that takes time to plan for.