Shoreline Community College
Properties of Logarithmic Functions
Use a straightforward approach to understanding logarithmic properties and their role in solving exponential and logarithmic equations to your math class. The lesson begins with an overview of a logarithmic function and its...
University of Notre Dame
The Natural Exponential Function
Ready to apply the concepts related to the natural exponential equations and logarithmic equations? A math lesson reviews concepts from inverse properties to solving to derivatives and integrals.
Macquarie University
Logarithms and Exponentials
Introduce logarithmic functions and their properties with a straightforward lesson plan. It provides an introduction to new material, examples, and practice problems. The variety of problem types keeps learners engaged while...
Del Mar College
The Laws of Logs
Two students were sitting on a log and decided they wanted to be awesome at math. Bring in the logarithm handout! The first page introduces the idea of a logarithm and the different operations and rules it entails. The second page...
Del Mar College
Quick Reference Card
A neat and organized formula handout makes the circle go round, doesn't it? Full of higher algebra topics, formulas and rules, graphs and definitions—there is a way to support everyone in Algebra II or Pre-Calculus.
Curated OER
Parent Functions Review Sheet
No laundry or cooking dinner here: these parent functions are all about math. Every graph you could think of from basic linear functions to the hyperbolic arccotangent function are included. With 40 parent functions, the worksheet...
Curated OER
Math Handbook: Calculus
If only there was a reference that listed all the formulas covered in calculus. Luckily, there is. This comprehensive 197-page handbook provides formulas and explanations for all topics in AP Calculus or in a standard college calculus...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions / Population
A set of examples and exercises that cover how to solve population problems by using exponents and logarithms.
Johan Claeys
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Comprehensive site with links to various subjects dealing with Exponential and Logarithmic functions. The site has examples for the student to work out.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions /Radioactive Decay
A set of examples and exercises that show how to solve radioactive decay problems by using exponents and logarithms.
Other
University of California: Exponential and Logarithmic Rules [Pdf]
A 2-page reference that outlines the what a logarithm is, the rules of exponents and logs, and how to solve simple exponential and log equations.
Oregon State University
Calculus Quest: Questions on Exponential Functions
A set of exercises, complete with solutions, covering the basics of exponential functions, from the laws of exponents to exponential growth and decay.
University of Guelph
University of Guelph: Logarithms
Exceptional page explaining almost anything you might want to know about logarithms.
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...
Other
Brown Math: It's the Law Too the Laws of Logarithms
The laws of logarithms (which flow directly out of the laws of exponents) are discussed here. Combining logs with the same base and the Change of Base Formula are also explained in straightforward language for the reader.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Logarithmic Word Problems
Logarithmic word problems generally involve evaluating a given logarithmic equation at a given point, and solving for a given variable; they're pretty straightforward. This resource contains worked examples to demonstrate the reasoning...
Other
Wpi: Exponential Decay and Effective Medicine Dosage
This site is an example of the use of exponential decay. The example involves the effectiveness of a medical dosage over time.
University of Virginia
U of Virgina: The Number E and the Exponential Function
This site provides an explaination of the number e with equations and examples.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Modelling Natural Growth
This site shows how to model exponential growth. The site walks the student through an example problem using logarithms to find the exponential growth of the theoretical world population.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Solving Logarithmic Equations: Solving From the Definition
This Purplemath lesson teaches students to solve logarithmic equations. There are many examples and links to solving with exponentials and calculator considerations at the top of the lesson.
University of Guelph
University of Guelph: Physics Tutorials: Logarithm Bases
This site explains the types of logarithms.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Applications
Provides examples of applications of exponential functions involving compound interest and exponential growth and decay, and an example of an application of a logarithm involving earthquake intensity.