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Show your class how people calculated complex math problems in the old days. Scholars take a trip back to the days without calculators in the 15th installment of a 35-part module. They use logarithms to determine products of numbers and learn why logarithms were developed in the first place.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners research mathematicians involved in logarithm development
Classroom Considerations
- The class will likely need instruction on how to read logarithm tables
- Pupils need to know how to solve polynomial equations, with a particular emphasis on quadratics
Pros
- Resource includes printable logarithm tables
- Teacher guide contains notes on where to look for evidence of mathematical practices
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- None