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Logarithm Calculator InteractiveLogarithm Calculator Interactive
Publisher
Learning Games Lab
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2014
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Logarithm Calculator

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Support your young scientists' knowledge of logarithms with a quick video lesson. The instruction first presents the relationship between a base-10 logarithm and an exponential equation. It then demonstrates how to use a calculator to solve the exponential equation by evaluating the logarithm.

5 Views 3 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

logarithmic equations, exponential equations, logarithmic scale, logarithms

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate when studying pH and making calculations using a calculator

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects pupils have experience with exponential equations
  • Provide graphing or scientific calculators to individuals while completing the lesson
  • This content requires Adobe Flash to view

Pros

  • Instruction is easy to follow
  • Provides several examples to clarify the concept

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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