Mathematics Pacing Resource Document
Algebra II – Polynomial, Rational, and Other Functions and Equations Strand
Standard:
AII.EL.6: Use the laws of exponents to derive the laws of logarithms. Use the laws of logarithms and the inverse relationship
between exponential functions and logarithms to evaluate expressions and solve equations in one variable.
I can:
 Apply the laws of exponents.
 Demonstrate the inverse relationship between exponential functions and logarithmic functions
Lesson Plans/Print Activities:
Web-based Practice:
 Purple Math on Basic Log Rules
Quarter Three
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/logrules.htm
Standard Algebra II - Glencoe McGraw-Hill Textbook
 Math Worksheets Go Worksheets on expanding and simplifying
 Not covered in Quarter Three
logarithms http://www.mathworksheetsgo.com/sheets/logarithmworksheets/properties-of-logarithms-worksheet.php
Honors Algebra II – McDougal Littell Textbook
 SOS Math Properties of logarithms with examples
http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/logs/log4/log41/log41.html
 Section 7.4 Evaluate Logarithms and Graph Logarithmic Functions
 Math is Fun Tutorial on all properties and rules for logarithms including
p. 499 – 503 Examples 1, 2, 5, 6, plus Guided Practice
change of base and natural logs with real-world examples involving
earthquakes, sound and Ph.
 Section 7.5 Apply Properties of Logs
http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/exponents-logarithms.html
p. 507 – 509 Examples 1, 2, 4, plus Guided Practice
 Khan Academy videos
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra2/logarithms Section 7.6 Solve Exponential Equations/Log Equations
tutorial/logarithm_properties/v/introduction-to-logarithm-properties
p. 515 – 519 Examples 1, 2, 4, 5, plus Guided Practice
 Jmap worksheet on properties of logarithms
p. 515-519 #54, 55, 56
http://www.jmap.org/StaticFiles/PDFFILES/WorksheetsByTopic/POWER
S/Drills/PR_Properties_of_Logarithms_2.pdf
 Log and Exponents worksheet with examples
http://maths.mq.edu.au/numeracy/web_mums/module2/Worksheet27
Quarter Four
/module2.pdf
Standard Algebra II - Glencoe McGraw-Hill Textbook
 The card game “war” played with logarithms. http://function-of Sec. 8.5- Properties of Logarithms
time.blogspot.com/2009/03/this-game-really-is-worth-1000.html
Examples 1, 3, 4 pg 509-511 plus CYP
Exercises 23-26, 36-41, 44-49
Indianapolis Public Schools
Curriculum and Instruction
Mathematics Pacing Resource Document
 Logarithm Mania Game (combines spoons and logarithms)
 Sec. 8.6 – Common Logarithms
p. 521 #40, 67, 68, 70
Honors Algebra II – McDougal Littell Textbook
 Material is not covered in Quarter Four.
Indianapolis Public Schools
http://jonoaks.com/new-logarithm-mania-game/
 History of logarithms (IPS online Community Group Math Teachers 7-12
A2 resources/Unit 7)
 Blog Article on Earthquake Richter Scale and Logarithms
http://samjshah.com/2008/07/30/earthquakes-richter-scale-andlogarithms/
 Newton’s law of cooling experiment
https://naperville.instructure.com/eportfolios/13156/Home/Introductio
n_My_experiment
Curriculum and Instruction