Lesson Plan

The Most Important Property of Logarithms

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Won't the other properties be sad to learn that they're not the most important? The 11th installment of a 35-part module is essentially a continuation of the previous lesson, using logarithm tables to develop properties. Scholars establish that log(xy) = log(x) + log(y), indicated in the lesson as being the most important property of logarithms, and that log(1/x) = –log(x).

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class create a graphic organizer to keep track of the properties of logarithms
Classroom Considerations
  • Some parts of the lesson may take longer than the indicated time frame
  • Learners must have access to a calculator to evaluate logarithms
Pros
  • Teacher resource contains scaffolding tips to use with learners of varying proficiency levels
  • Guiding questions allow pupils to discover properties on their own
Cons
  • None
Common Core