Algebra 2- Solving Exponential Equations

Teacher : Maura Anderson

Course/ Subject/Unit: 

Algebra 2 

Unit 1

Topic: Solving Exponential Equations 

Date of Instruction: 

Standard(s):

MGSE9-12.F.BF.5 Understand the inverse relationship between exponents and logarithms and use this relationship to solve problems involving logarithms and exponents. 

MGSE9-12.A.SSE.3 Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression. 

MGSE9-12.F.IF.8b Use the properties of exponents to interpret expressions for exponential functions. 

MGSE9-12.F.IF.8 Write a function defined by an expression in different but equivalent forms to reveal an explain different properties of the function. 

Learning Target:

• I will use the inverse relationship between exponents and logarithms to solve problems. 

• I will choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression. 

• I will write a function defined by an expression in different but equivalent forms to reveal and explain different properties of the function. 

Success Criteria:

• I can use the inverse relationship between exponents and logarithms to convert equations from logarithmic form to exponential form and vice versa. 

• I can evaluate logs containing perfect squares, cubes, square roots, cube roots, and other integer solutions. 

• I can use the change of base formula to rewrite a logarithm and calculate the log with a base other than 10 or e. 

• I can evaluate a common log with a calculator. 

• I can use the properties of logarithms to expand, condense, and simplify logarithms. 

Activities & Assignments

Text(s)/Resources Used

1. Pirate Prep

2. Go over yesterday's assignment 

3. Notes- Solving Exponential Equations

4. Practice- Solving Exponential Equations

1. DeltaMath- U9 Practice 1

Differentiation/Summarizing/Check for Understanding

• Scaffolding and small groups will be used for students who are struggling to clarify for understanding.

• Shortened assignments for struggling students.

• Teachers will visually and orally assess students throughout the class period and will frequently check for understanding.

• Students who need extra help with work one on one or in a small group with the teacher. 

• Today’s Guided and Independent Practice will be checked together as a class for understanding, graded and students will have the opportunity to ‘fix’ missed problems.

• Students have unlimited attempts at Weekly Assignments, Tests/Quizzes with the help of the teacher, giving more opportunity for understanding, exposure and success.

• Students who are struggling with certain areas and are unable to understand or move on to the next area will be assigned individualized extra practice and lessons in IXL.