1. The Number e L.O. All pupils recognise what e is
All pupils can confidently work with exponential functions

2. Some of the questions last lesson featured a number, e.
Starter:
Some of the questions last lesson featured a number, e.
What is this number?

3. The Number e L.O. All pupils recognise what e is
All pupils can confidently work with exponential functions

4. Assuming 1 Euro is invested for 1 year, complete the table below:
Main 1:
what e is
When you invest money it earns interest using the formula 𝑨=𝑪 (𝟏+ 𝒓 𝒏 ) 𝒏𝒕
Where A=final amount, C=Capital, r=rate if interest, n=number of payments per year, t=number of years
Assuming 1 Euro is invested for 1 year, complete the table below:
Compounding
Calculation
Final Amount
Yearly
( ) 1 2
Half-Yearly
( ) 2
2.25
Quarterly
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Hourly
Every Minute
Every Second

5. Main 1:
what e is
So e is a number:
…..
It is also known as Euler’s number (he was a very famous Mathematician).

6. Sketch its exponential graph (use a table of values)
Main 1:
what e is
So e is a number:
…..
Sketch its exponential graph (use a table of values)

7. The Number e L.O. All pupils recognise what e is
All pupils can confidently work with exponential functions

8. Why do we use it more than other bases in exponential functions?
Main 2:
work with exponential functions
Research the number e.
Why is it so important?
Why do we use it more than other bases in exponential functions?

9. The Number e L.O. All pupils recognise what e is
All pupils can confidently work with exponential functions

10. Share what you have found
Plenary:
Share what you have found

11. The Number e L.O. All pupils recognise what e is
All pupils can confidently work with exponential functions