Curated OER
Rainbows, Bridges & Weather, Oh My!
Explore how real-world applications can be parabolic in nature and how to find quadratic functions that best fit data. A number of different examples of modeling parabolas are explored including a student scavenger hunt, the exploration...
Curated OER
Four-Channel Audio Mixer
In this electronics worksheet, students design and build a four-channel audio mixer. They complete 2 short answer questions about it.
Curated OER
Using Innovative Approaches To Explore Functions
Use student-directed resource sheets, multiple approaches, and group work instead of drill and kill.
Curated OER
Credit Cards and Compound Interests-Exponential Growth
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...
Curated OER
Design a Better Classroom Workplace
Students design a new classroom workplace. In this architecture activity, students use area formulas to identify the problem with the existing desks in their classroom. Students design their own solution volume formulas to solve the...
Curated OER
Exponential Equations and Functions
In this college level Pre-Calculus worksheet, students solve problems involving exponential functions. Students determine the domain, range, y-intercept and asymptotes of exponential functions. The three page worksheet contains...
Curated OER
Magnitude of the Richter Scale
Students examine how a Richter scale operates. They create a booklet illustrating each rating on the scale. They discover how engineers use different measurement tools.
Curated OER
Vertical and Horizontal Translations
Eleventh graders study seven functions. They use their handheld calculator to determine which family of functions the equation belongs, the parent function described, and they calculate the vertical and horizontal translation.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Working With Exponents and Logarithms
Clearly presented explanation of how logarithms and exponents work together, the properties of logarithms, the natural logarithm and the natural exponential functions, the common logarithm, changing the base, and real-world applications...
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Logarithm Functions
Detailed math tutorial introduces logarithm functions giving the basic properties and graphs. Also, discusses how to evaluate some basic logarithms including the use of the change of base formula, the common logarithm, log(x), and the...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Common Logarithm
This MathWorld site gives two and three dimensional graph representations of the common logarithmic function, explains its notation, and shows how to represent a common logarithm as a natural logarithm. This site contains numerous...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tool: Quiz on Common Logarithms
Learners demonstrate understanding of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The online quiz assesses the scholars on common logarithms.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Common Logarithms
Fourteen problems present a variety of practice working with common logarithms. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to...
University of Guelph
University of Guelph: Logarithms
Exceptional page explaining almost anything you might want to know about logarithms.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Table of the Common Logarithm
This lesson from SOS Math provides results, in table form, for the common logarithm with numbers 1 through 10.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Common and Natural Logarithms and Solving Equations
Students continue an examination of logarithms in the Research and Revise stage by studying two types of logarithms--common logarithms and natural logarithm. In this study, they take notes about the two special types of logarithms, why...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Logarithms
A comprehensive guide for learning all about logarithms with definitions, the rules or properties of logs, common and natural logs, negative logs, how to expand logs, solved examples, and practice questions.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Pre Calculus Logarithms
This CoolMath resource provides guided practice logarithm problems that can be tested on a calculator.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Logarithms
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains logarithms from the definition through the properties. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Evaluate Logarithms: Change of Base Rule
Evaluate any logarithm in a calculator with the use of the change of base formula. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Common Logarithm
Discusses using a table of logarithms before the use of calculators, gives an example of a logarithm and the parts of a logarithm, and also discusses the difference in the way mathematicians and engineers write logarithms.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Logarithmic Functions Practice Problems
In this section we will discuss logarithm functions, evaluation of logarithms and their properties. We will discuss many of the basic manipulations of logarithms that commonly occur in Calculus (and higher) classes. Included is a...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Logarithms to Base 10
A short tutorial on common logarithms to base 10. Good example exercises.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Properties of Logarithms
Site provides the many properties of logarithms, including common and natural logarithms. Also gives examples and formulas for each.