Logarithmic and Exponential Function Teacher Resources

Transform your instructional activity on transformations. Scholars investigate transformations, with particular emphasis on translations and dilations of the graphs of logarithmic and exponential functions. As part of this investigation,...

Introducing inverse functions! The 20th installment of a 35-part lesson encourages scholars to learn the definition of inverse functions and how to find them. The lesson considers all types of functions, not just exponential and...

Revisit the relationship between logarithms and exponentials. Learners review the notion of logarithms as the way to solve exponential equations in the 21st segment in a Pre-calculus series of 23. Pupils use the knowledge to prove that...

Students investigate different concepts during a review that relate to logarithms and exponential functions. They review the derivatives of logs and exponential functions with the help of the problems used in the lesson as examples.

Running out of logarithm questions in class? The nicely organized two-page worksheet provides practice in rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions. All the topics include graphing, solving, and finding domain and range. 

A simple question sometimes is the best for discussion. High schoolers compare a logarithmic and exponential function and composite them into one another. They graph and compare the difference between the domains. The solution contains...

Students watch as the teacher demonstrates that y=ln(x) and y=e^x are inverse functions. They graph these equations on the same axes. Students work other log functions. They learn a Reggae Song about the log of the quotient. Students...

Ninth graders investigate the functional relationship of different environmental phenomena. In this math instructional activity, 9th graders create models of various natural disasters. They use logarithmic and exponential functions to...

Students investigate exponential and logarithmic functions.  In this Pre-calculus/Calculus lesson, students investigate the relationship between y = ln(x) and y = e^x.  Students graph the functions and show they are inverses of...

Learners solve exponential functions. For this algebra lesson, students identify the properties of logarithmic and exponential functions. They graph their functions and solve using change of base formula.

For this logarithmic function worksheet, students solve and graph logarithmic and exponential functions. Variables are included in the exponential and logarithmic functions. There are 18 problems to solve on this two-page worksheet....

Twelfth graders assess their knowledge of logarithmic and exponential functions.  In this calculus lesson, 12th graders demonstrate their knowledge of all concepts of logarithmic and exponential functions.  Students apply the...

Expand your knowledge on exponential growth! A concept video features the definition of an exponential function. Eight problem videos cover graphing exponential functions, identifying exponential growth and decay, and applying...

Rumor has it that an exponential can be undone. After playing a rumor game to model exponential growth, pupils learn about undoing exponential functions. They use the definition of the logarithm to convert exponential equations to...

Find relationships between the structure of a function and its graph. An engaging lesson plan explores seven parent functions and their graphs. Learners match functions to their graphs and describe transformations.

Eleventh graders investigate the way credit cards work when collecting interest. For this algebra lesson, 11th graders investigate the growth of interest exponentially when using a credit card. They calculate what the cheapest rate is to...

Students use calculators and "by hand" techniques to compare models of real-life data situations, determine the best model for a situation, and use their models to make predictions.

Clearly and thoroughly explains the graphs of logarithmic and exponential functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have...

Introduces logarithmic and exponential functions, showing how the two are related. Explains the components of each type of function, how to determine a function is exponential or logarithmic from a graph, and the affect of the components...

Introduces logarithmic and exponential functions, showing how the two are related. Explains the components of each type of function, how to determine a function is exponential or logarithmic from a graph, and the affect of the components...

Explore the relationship between logarithmic and exponential functions. Assess learning with a quiz.

This tutorial contains 13 lessons on logarithms and exponential functions including exponential shortcuts and rules, graphs and rules of logarithms, and many more.

This site explains the derivatives of standard logarithmic and exponential functions. The site has example problems and grades your work, explaining errors you may have made when attempting the problem.

Students learn how to compute the derivative of logarithmic and exponential functions. The tutorial explores the calculus concepts through notes and examples. Review exercises and a topic summary are included.