Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet #12 - Logarithms

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this worksheet, students convert exponential expressions into an equivalent logarithm and visa versa. They find the exact value of logarithmic expressions and determine the domain of a given function. Finally, students use...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The UP's and Down's of Exponents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars explore the concept of exponents. In this exponential functions worksheet, students complete provided worksheets that require them to graph exponential functions by hand as well using graphing calculators.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exponential Reflections

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High Schoolers explore the concept of exponential reflections. They use their Ti-Nspire to reflect the natural logarithm function over the line y=x. High schoolers repeat the process using different exponential functions using a slider.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exponential Functions and the Natural Logarithm

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Students solve exponential and log functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph natural log and logarithmic functions. They compare and contrast between logs and the exponential graphs. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
By stretching and translating the parabola given and determining the effects on the equation, students explore finding the vertex and zeros of a parabola and relate them to the equation. Students also view the intercept form to determine...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sudoku Puzzle: Logs and Exponentials

For Students 11th - 12th
In this logarithms and exponential worksheet, students solve 29 multiple choice problems.  Students use their answers to solve a sudoku puzzle.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Pre-calculus Unit 3 Test 2

For Students 10th - 12th
Students will solve exponential function problems, graph exponential functions, find the value of logarithms, determine future value, and compound interest. In this Pre-calculus lesson, students will use the properties of logs to solve...
Activity
NASA

Benford's Law

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Benford's Law learning exercise, high schoolers read about the first digit frequency of numbers. High schoolers solve 3 problems about sunspot numbers, solar wind magnetism and the depth of the latest earthquakes by using on line...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quiz: Solve for the Unknown - Logarithms

For Students 10th - 12th
In this logarithm worksheet, students solve for the unknown. With the assistance of a graphing calculator, they identify the value of one variable. This one-page worksheet includes ten problems which contain one variable with integers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Logarithmic Transformations of Data

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate and study logarithmic equations. In this precalculus lesson plan, students analyze the data behind the function. They define each graph as positive, negative or no correlation. They find the line of best fit.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vertical and Horizontal Translations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze function graphs.  For this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson, students investigate the graph of a function as they determine to which family of functions it belongs, determine the parent function and describe the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Fractals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners build a working definition of a regular fractal, they measure the concepts of dimensions and scale, they explore the concept of a logarithm and they attempt to solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oodles of Poodles

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners solve equations by graphing. In this algebra lesson plan, students differentiate between functions and relations. They use the TI to graph their equation and analyze the graph.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear and Exponential Models

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the differences between linear and exponential models.  In this linear and exponential models lesson, students make a table of given data.  Students determine if the data is linear or exponential by...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exponential Decay

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Students study exponential decay and its application to radiocarbon dating. In this exponential decay lesson, students use candy to model the time it takes for something to decay. Students also graph the data they collect and...
eBook
Rice University

College Algebra

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Is there more to college algebra than this? Even though the eBook is designed for a college algebra course, there are several topics that align to Algebra II or Pre-calculus courses. Topics begin with linear equation and inequalities,...
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 8: Modeling With Functions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Sometimes there just isn't a parent function that fits the situation. Help scholars learn to combine function types through operations and compositions. Learners first explore a new concept with an introductory activity and then follow...
Lesson Plan
02 x 02 Worksheets

Inverse Functions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians look for patterns in inverse functions as they relate to the original functions. The comprehensive lesson emphasizes vocabulary throughout as well as algebraic and graphical characteristics of the inverse functions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Logarithms

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate logarithms.  In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders explore the properties of logarithms that are used to simplify expression and solve equations.  Students confirm their conjectures regarding the...
Unit Plan
Radford University

Function Family Fun

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
It's time for a family reunion—function families, that is. Pupils first review different types of parent functions. They then see how to apply transformations to graphs and learn how to select the most appropriate type of function to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear Piecewise Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of piecewise functions. In this piecewise functions lesson, students graph piecewise functions by hand and find the domain and range. Young scholars make tables of values given a piecewise function....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scientific Notation III: Linear vs Exponential

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students after investigating examples of exponential growth students have an intuitive feel for the concept of exponential growth of a system.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Precalculus: Unit 3 Test 2

For Teachers 11th - 12th
For this Pre-calculus worksheet, students solve advanced logarithmic and exponential equations. The seven page worksheet contains thirty-two problems. Answers are not provided.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Logs, Charts, and Journals: What's On Your Plate?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Have your writers identify and use words that appeal to the senses. They create a chart of sensory words and record some of their favorites, then write a journal entry in which they describe eating at a restaurant using sensory details....