Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Transformations and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study graphing exponential functions. In this transformations lesson, 10th graders apply inquiry to determine how changes to a parent function affect its graph. Students analyze transformed graphs and generate the function...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exponential vs. Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils differentiate between exponential and power functions. They identify the base, exponent and properties of exponential functions. They also graph the functions using the TI calculator.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chill Out: How Hot Objects Cool

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach how to explore exponential equations.  In this Algebra II activity, high schoolers investigate the graph that occurs as a hot liquid cools.  Students model the data algebraically.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Precalculus Exam

For Students 11th - 12th
In this precalc lesson, students write out definitions, identify functions, solve integrals and derivatives and graph trig functions as they relate to angles. This is a final exam for precalculus. There are 80 questions on this exam.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

TI-89 Activities for PreCalculus and AP Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using the TI-89 calculator, students explore the statistical, graphical and symbolic capabilities of the TI-89.  Students investigate topics such as solving systems of equations, finding inverse functions, summations, parametrics...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vertical and Horizontal Translations

For Teachers 11th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exponential Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Perform transformations on exponential functions! Teach your class how to perform dilation, compression, and translation. They graph exponential functions using the TI Calculator.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculus Test

For Students 9th - 11th
In this calculus activity, students take the derivative of functions, solve logarithmic equations and derive log formulas. There are 25 questions on this test.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Logariths

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze, discuss and memorize the properties of logs. In this calculus lesson, students apply the rules of logs while playing a timed game to see which group can write the equations correctly. They walk away from this lesson...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Earth Science: In Depth Look at Earthquakes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in an interactive Internet lesson covering the reasons and results of earthquakes. After reading eyewitness accounts and viewing animations, they use seismograms to measure and locate the epicenters. In an ongoing study,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Precalculus: Function Models for Real-Life Situations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use calculators and "by hand" techniques to compare models of real-life data situations, determine the best model for a situation, and use their models to make predictions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exponential Equations and Functions

For Teachers Higher Ed
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How popular is your favorite site?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students gather data for the project for the entire year. They plot their data, try to fit a equation to their data, and speculate on why the data shows the pattern it does and project its future growth.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pi Day (March 14)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calculus

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students make an inquiry with the aid of technology into the concept of functions. The emphasis of the lesson is on the interplay between the geometric and analytic information.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Classifying Functions

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders sort different types of functions including rational, periodic, exponential, polynomial, quadratic, logarithmic and linear using "function cards." The functions are displayed in multiple representations including...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Integrating Functions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math activity, students find the answers to the functions that includes integration and trigonometry. They use the examples for help with the special functions.
Activity
University of Vienna (Austria)

The Graphs of Sin, Cos, and Tan Maths Online

For Students 9th - 10th
This applet allows the user to create the graphs of sin, cos, and tan by moving a scroll bar. The user can watch the unit circle and the graph simultaneously to see how the two are related. The user may also choose to see the angle...
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Graphing Logarithmic Functions: Intro

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson details graphing logarithmic functions. The lesson explains the relationship between the graph of the logarithm and its inverse. The site gives examples of logarithmic graphs of base 2, 3, and e. Shifts in logarithmic graphs...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Graphs of Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Graph logarithmic functions and find the appropriate graph given the function. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This clear tutorial provides the definition of a logarithmic function as well as instruction on how to perform important tasks with them. Find step-by-step solutions to example problems and practice exercises for you to complete and check.
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University of Guelph

University of Guelph: Graphing With Logarithmic Paper

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Good tutorial explaining how to produce a graph on logarithmic paper.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Linear Regression of Bmd Scanners

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students complete an exercise showing logarithmic relationships and examine how to find the linear regression of data that does not seem linear upon initial examination. They relate number of BMD scanners to time.
Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a comprehensive tutorial on Exponential and Logarithmic Functions