PLEASE NOTE: THE PREVIEW VERSION OF THIS PRODUCT IS THE ACTUAL "STUDENT VERSION" AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY OF THE ANSWERS TO THE PROBLEMS. THE MAIN PRODUCT VERSION INCLUDES DETAILED ANSWERS TO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS FOR THE PROJECT.

This project involves the calculation, graphing and coloring of logarithmic functions which are typically studied in Algebra 2 / Math 3 and Pre-Calculus. I have my Algebra 2, Math 3 and Precalculus students complete this project toward the end of the unit on functions. It is an excellent way to review the characteristics of this function prior to taking any unit test or assessment on functions.

The table of contents for the project is as follows:

• Introductory Material

• Logarithmic Function General Information

• Overall Project Guidelines

• Appendices:

Appendix A – Calculation and Graphing Activity Description

i. Part A – Logarithmic Functions Calculation Sheets

ii. Part B – Logarithmic Function Summary Table

iii. Part C – Logarithmic Function X-Y Coordinate Point Tables

Appendix B – Graph Grid

Appendix C – Grading Rubric

The initial 9 pages of the project document contain general information on the basic characteristics and behavior of logarithmic functions and also includes the following topics:

• Domain and Range
• Asymptotes
• Horizontal Translations
• Vertical Translations
• Vertical Stretches
• Vertical Shrinks
• Reflections

The first project activity involves the completion of a set of calculation sheets for each of the nine (9) total logarithmic functions selected for study and review where the following information is to be determined by the student:

• Domain
• Range
• Y-Intercept
• Asymptotes
• Transformation Values
• Zeros/Solutions/X-Intercepts

The above information is then summarized in the second activity - the completion of the Logarithmic Function Summary Table. Once all of the Logarithmic Function Calculation Sheets and the Summary Table are completed, the third activity involves the completion of the Logarithmic Function X-Y Coordinate Point Tables for each of the 9 functions. These coordinates are then plotted on the included graph grid for each function and a smooth curve drawn for each function. Once the graphs are completed, the final activity involves coloring the various sections formed by the intersecting lines from each of the plotted function curves on the graph grid in order to provide an interesting "stained glass effect" final product.

This activity can be completed by students working individually; but, given the number of calculations and graphing involved, I have my students work in pairs or groups of 3 to complete the project in a more timely manner. It usually takes two, 1-1/2 hour class periods to completely finish all parts of the activity when working in groups with some of the final graph coloring also being assigned as homework.

This project package includes both a Student Version and a Teacher Version (with complete Answer Key). Answers to each part of the project are provided in the Teacher Version. In addition to the Master Uncolored Graph Grid included in the Teacher Version, two (2) completed, colored graph grid examples are also included at the end of the project package.

Between the Teacher and Student Versions, there are 50 total pages in the package. The native MS Word file is included in the event the teacher desires to make any modifications to the project to suit her or his classroom purposes.

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