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A Level Math LESSON PLAN March 25 Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

This lesson plan for A level Math, taught by Johnson, focuses on logarithmic and exponential functions over 11 sessions. Students will learn the relationship between logarithms and indices, properties of ex and ln x, and how to solve equations using logarithms. Resources include worksheets, online videos, and targeted questioning to enhance understanding and engagement.

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A Level Math LESSON PLAN March 25 Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

This lesson plan for A level Math, taught by Johnson, focuses on logarithmic and exponential functions over 11 sessions. Students will learn the relationship between logarithms and indices, properties of ex and ln x, and how to solve equations using logarithms. Resources include worksheets, online videos, and targeted questioning to enhance understanding and engagement.

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LESSON PLAN

Name of the teacher : Johnson


Subject: Math
Grade: A level
Chapter: 2
Topic/Unit: Logarithmic and exponential functions
No of Sessions: 11

CONCEPTUAL HIERARCHY

Sl.No Primary Concept Secondary Concept Tertiary Concept

1. Logarithmic
functions

2. Exponential
functions

LEARNING OUTCOME

●​ Understand the relationship between logarithms and indices, and use the laws of
logarithms (excluding change of base)

●​ Understand the definition and properties of ex and ln x, including their relationship as


inverse functions and their graphs

●​ Use logarithms to solve equations and inequalities in which the unknown appears in
indices

●​ Use logarithms to transform a given relationship to linear form, and hence determine
unknown constants by considering the gradient and/or intercept.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Start by defining the terms ‘logarithm’ and ‘exponential’, linking to the concept of indices.
To help learners understand a statement such as loga x = b , describe it to them in words such as
“What power of a is x? Answer: b”
An introduction with animation showing the relationship between logarithms and exponentials is
at: www.purplemath.com/modules/logs.htm .
Learners should practise converting expressions from logarithmic to exponential form and from
exponential form to logarithmic.
Most textbooks will have plenty of examples of this type. A useful worksheet (includes the laws
of logarithms) is at: maths.mq.edu.au/numeracy/web_mums/module2/Worksheet27/module2.pdf
(I) To introduce the laws of logarithms, start with statements log a x = b and log a y = c.
Use targeted questioning to encourage learners to write the exponential forms of these statements
and reach the conclusion that a^(b+c ) = xy , rewriting this in logarithmic form to obtain log a xy
= log a x + log a y.
Ask learners to obtain the other two laws in a similar way.
Learners will then need to practise applying these laws. Eight files of notes, worksheets and
revision (log in for free download) are at:
www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/a-level-maths-logarithms-worksheets-and-revision-6146791 (I)
An additional resource which demonstrates the above approach is at:
www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/exponentslogarithms.html

* Student engagement, differentiated instruction.

ACCEPTABLE EVIDENCE / SUCCESS CRITERIA


Notes
Graphs
Discussions

RESOURCES

Teachers 1.​ Cambridge resources


2.​ YouTube videos

Students 1.​ YouTube videos


2.​ Resources mentioned in this lesson plan

ASSESSMENTS (Formative)
Students’ observation and discussion points
EXTENDED ACTIVITIES
Practice with more past papers

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