Access Point #: MAFS.912.F-BF.2.AP.a (Archived Access Point)


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Substitute values into the change of base formula.

Clarifications:

Essential Understandings

Concrete:

  • Identify the base and exponent of the log.
  • Identify the new base of the log.
Representation:
  • Understand the concepts and vocabulary: logarithm, exponent, base, natural log, common log, change of base.
  • Substitute values into the change of base formula.

    Image of change of base formula.
  • Use change of base formula to find log.
    For example:

    Examples of using change of base formula to find log.

Number: MAFS.912.F-BF.2.AP.a Category: Access Points
Date Adopted or Revised: 06/14 Cluster: Build new functions from existing functions. (Algebra 1 - Additional Cluster) (Algebra 2 - Additional Cluster)

Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters.

Related Standards

Name Description
MAFS.912.F-BF.2.a: Use the change of base formula.



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