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Logarithms and Exponential Equations

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this logarithms worksheet, students solve for the variable given showing all steps of their calculations. Students solve for the variable using the operation of taking log and the property of logs.
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Leap Into Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use properties of exponents to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide exponential functions. They graph and differentiate between exponential growth and decay.
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Properties of Logarithms

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

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars engage in a lesson that is about the concept of logarithmic differentiation. They practice solving problems to take derivatives of expressions by applying logarithms. The lesson includes examples the teacher could use for...
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NASA

Newton’s Cool in the Pool

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils work together to investigate the cooling of NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory. Using data collected as the pool cooled, groups determine the values needed in Newton's Law of Cooling equation to model the situation. They...
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How Much Data is That?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers differentiate between exponential and logarithmic functions. In this algebra lesson, students use logarithmic properties to solve equations. They identify growth and decay of graphs.
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New Functions From Old, Part 1

For Students Higher Ed
In this function learning exercise, students use various methods to solve functions. They explore the logarithm function, the derivative of an exponential function, and compose a function with a linear equation. This four-page learning...
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Worksheet #6, Exponents, Interest, and Radioactive Decay of Isotopes

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, learners sketch graphs of given exponential functions. They compute the principal needed to have a given ending balance when the interest is compounded at varying times. Students use a simple exponential model...
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Comparing Exponentials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Growing money exponentially is the context of this scenario that asks learners to compare investments in two certificate of deposit accounts. Your young investment analysts will learn about the exponential characteristics of money...
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Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the properties of logs. They solve exponential problems using properties of exponents. There are 6 questions.
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Worksheet
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Graphing Functions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this graphing functions worksheet, students write functions in logarithmic and exponential forms.  They evaluate logarithms and determine the inverse of a function.  Students graph functions.  This six-page worksheet contains 20...
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Modeling Natural Disaster with Mathematical Functions

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the functional relationship of different environmental phenomena. In this math lesson, 9th graders create models of various natural disasters. They use logarithmic and exponential functions to interpret...
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Worksheet
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How Many Quasars Are There?

For Students 9th - 11th
In this quasars worksheet, students read about how astronomers can detect quasars by their luminosity. Students use a given equation to solve 4 problems including finding quasar magnitude, determining the number of quasars with given...
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Linear and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
This comprehensive unit on linear and exponential functions provides numerous clearly-written worksheets. Topics include graphing linear equations, solving systems of equations algebraically and by graphing, identifying the domain and...
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EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 2 (Module 3)

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
The 15th installment of a 35-part module is a mid-module assessment task. Covering concepts in the first half of the module, the task acts as a formative assessment, providing you with valuable information on how learners are doing.
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Worksheet
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Differentiating Special Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this differentiating special functions worksheet, students solve and complete 5 various types of problems. First, they differentiate each of the given functions. Then, students complete the table using a calculator and plot the points...
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Antilogarithm Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this antilogarithm worksheet, students find the antilogarithm of 9 different rational numbers.  Students use their calculator to find the antilogarithm.
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Exponential Functions

For Teachers 11th
Analyze functions by their shape and equation and identify decay and growth based on the equation given. Learners graph their exponential functions and differentiate it using the logarithmic versus the exponential function.
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EngageNY

Irrational Exponents—What are 2^√2 and 2^π?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Extend the concept of exponents to irrational numbers. In the fifth installment of a 35-part module, individuals use calculators and rational exponents to estimate the values of 2^(sqrt(2)) and 2^(pi). The final goal is to show that the...
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The Golden Students

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Scholars view the video, "Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land," and discuss examples in nature which have proportions of the golden ratio. They measure and record different body lengths from a worksheet and convert the ratios to equivalent...
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Log Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve logs using the three properties of logarithmic equations. There are 34 log questions to be compressed and expanded.
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Design a Better Classroom Workplace

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students design a new classroom workplace. In this architecture lesson plan, 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...
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Buying Cars/Financing Cars Compound Interest

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Provide a real world context in which exponential functions are used to determine a eal world phenomena such as compound interest and exponential growth. This lesson should be taught after students have mastered the laws of exponents and...
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Cutting Corners - Parts 1 and 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use optimization concepts to design their own container. In this optimization lesson plan, students understand how the optimization concept is critical in calculus and why products are packaged the way they are.