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Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Exponential Equations: Solving From the Definition

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Purple Math site has many examples of exponential equations, without using logarithms.
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Activity
Purple Math

Purplemath: Logarithms: Introduction to "The Relationship"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Purplemath does a wonderful job of explaining logarithms. The lesson begins with a discussion of the relationship between logarithms and exponentials and very simple examples. The lesson gives important information regarding logarithms...
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Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Inverse Tricks

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Explanation and examples of inverse functions with exponents and logarithms.
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Interactive
Cool Math

Coolmath: Tricks to Help With Solving Log Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explanation and examples for solving logarithmic equations.
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eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra 2: Logarithm Property

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides an explanation, examples, and a video lesson all related to the logarithm property.
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Activity
Cool Math

Coolmath: Exponentials & Logarithms Alien Amoebas

For Students 6th - 9th
Use the example of alien amoebas to understand exponentials and logarithms.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Exponentials & Logarithms More Ways to Use This Stuff

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Learn about some practical, real-world examples of exponentials and logarithms.
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Activity
Cool Math

Coolmath: Exponentials and Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Wrap up a bigger pre-calculus tutorial by taking a look at exponentials and logarithms.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Limits at Infinity, Part Ii: Practice Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides practice problems that review limits at infinity concentrating on exponentials, logarithms and inverse tangents in this section.
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Activity
BBC

Bbc: Higher Bitesize Maths: Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial on logarithm includes topics such as the laws of logarithms, using a calculator to evaluate, and applying logarithms to real world situations. Examples and a practice test are available.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Carbon 14 Dating in Practice Ii

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This problem introduces Carbon 14 dating which is used by scientists to date certain organic material. This version is based on the ratio of Carbon 14 to Carbon 12, which decreases at a constant exponential rate after an organism dies....
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Snail Invasion

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students investigate the power of exponential growth in this real-world example of an invasive species that was introduced to Florida in 1966, a giant snail. Aligns with F-LE.A.2 and F-LE.A.4.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Bacteria Populations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task provides a real-world context for interpreting and solving exponential equations. Students are asked to examine the equations representing the growth of three colonies of the bacterium that causes pneumonia, each colony being...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Carbon 14 Dating

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The task requires the student to use logarithms to solve an exponential equation in the realistic context of carbon dating. Aligns with F-LE.A.4.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Algae Blooms

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This problem examines the growth of algal blooms in Chesapeake Bay. Students build an exponential function modeling algae concentration based on the information provided, and gain an appreciation for the exponential growth exhibited...
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Henry Briggs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, contains information on the life and accomplishments of Henry Briggs.
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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Logarithmic Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Logarithmic word problems generally involve evaluating a given logarithmic equation at a given point, and solving for a given variable; they're pretty straightforward. This resource contains worked examples to demonstrate the reasoning...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Relationship Between Exponentials & Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solve various problems that focus on the relationship between a^x=b and log_a(b)=x. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Evaluate Logarithms: Change of Base Rule

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Evaluate any logarithm in a calculator with the use of the change of base formula. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Solve Exponential Equations Using Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solve exponential equations that have 2 or other numbers at the base of the exponential term. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Solve Exponential Equations Using Logarithms: Base 10 and Base E

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solve exponential equations that have 10 or e at the base of the exponential term. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Evaluate Logarithms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Evaluate basic logarithmic expressions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Evaluate Logarithms (Advanced)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Evaluate advanced logarithmic expressions by using the fact that a^x=b is equivalent to log_a(b)=x. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Logarithmic Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluating logarithmic functions by comparing to exponential functions and rewriting to solve.