Using Logarithms to Explore Power and Exponential Functions.

Rahn, James R.; Berndes, Barry A.

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ERIC Number: EJ485507

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Publication Date: 1994

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Using Logarithms to Explore Power and Exponential Functions.

Rahn, James R.; Berndes, Barry A.

Mathematics Teacher, v87 n3 p161-70 Mar 1994

Discusses activities to help students make visual generalizations about power and exponential functions, methods to determine an approximate function represented by data using logarithms, hands-on activities, and student activity sheets. Includes a Pascal Turbo computer program which generates random numbers. (MKR)

Descriptors: Computer Software, Exponents (Mathematics), Functions (Mathematics), Graphs, Logarithms, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Teaching Methods, Worksheets

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Computer Programs; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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