Access Point #: MAFS.912.F-BF.2.AP.aArchived Access Point

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.
General Information
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

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Related Courses

This access point is part of these courses.
1200330: Algebra 2
1200340: Algebra 2 Honors
1200335: Algebra 2 for Credit Recovery
7912095: Access Algebra 2

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