Algebra II

Chapter 8--Exponential and Logarithmic Functions


 






Fall 08 Timeline for Chapter 8

Logarithm Project with Rubric

Essential Questions
1. How are exponential growth functions graphed?  Give one example.
2. How are exponential decay functions graphed?  Give one example.
3. How is e used as the base of an exponential function?  Give 2 examples.
4. How are logarithmic functions evaluated?  Give 2 examples.
5. How are logarithmic functions graphed?  Give 1 example.
6. What are the three properties of logarithms?  Give an example of each.
7. What is the change-of-base formula?  Give an example of how to use it.
8. How are exponential equations solved?  Give one example.
9. How are logarithmic equations solved?  Give one example.
10. How are logistic growth functions evaluated?  Give one example.
11. How are logistic growth functions graphed?  Give one example.


8.1:  How do you graph and use exponential growth functions?
 


8.2:  How do we graph and use exponential decay functions?
 

8.3:  How do we use the number e?

8.4:  How do we evaluate logarithmic functions?
 


8.5:  What are the Properties of Logarithms?
 

8.6:  How do you solve exponential and logarithmic equations?
 


8.7:  How do you model with exponential and power functions?

8.8:  How do you use logistic growth functions?