Logarithmic Functions - Engaging Resources

RF SO4,5,6 Logarithmic Functions Concept Summary Sheet
(Download: Logarithms Concept Map.pdf)

This chart may help students see the big picture and the connections within the topic.

7 Processes focus:  Connections.  Visit the Connections Process page for more ideas on how to incorporate Connections in your teaching.

RF SO4 - Introducing Logarithms
(Link: Kate Nowak - Introducing Logarithms)

A nice introduction to logarithms that challenges students to reason and determine what a logarithm is before the new vocabulary is introduced.

7 Processes focus: Reasoning.  Visit the Reasoning Process page for more ideas on how to incorporate Reasoning in your teaching.

R&F SO7: Log War
(Link: KateNowakBlog-LogWar)

Log War may work as a great formative assessment tool since you will quickly be able to identify students who don't understand logarithms since they will struggle to get started with this game.  Great communication between students may also occur as they assist each other in determining the value of the logarithmic expressions on the cards.

7 Processes focus:  Communication.  Visit the Communication Process page to explore more ways to incorporate Communication in your teaching.

RF SO4 - Online Logger Game
(Link: Logger Game)

This online game gives students an opportunity to practice laws of logarithms.

7 Processes focus:  Technology.  Visit the Technology Process page for more ideas on how to incorporate Technology in your teaching.