

Topic: Number and Algebra
Level: IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (SL)
File Type: Editable Slides / Worksheet
Overview
This resource introduces exponents and logarithms, two interconnected concepts essential for understanding exponential growth, decay, and inverse operations.
Students will review the laws of exponents, learn the definition of logarithms as inverse functions, and apply both concepts to solve algebraic and real-world problems.
The lesson moves from foundational exponent rules to logarithmic equations, helping students visualize the link between the two forms and apply them fluently in equations and contextual examples.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Apply the laws of exponents to simplify algebraic expressions.
- Convert between exponential and logarithmic forms.
- Understand and use logarithmic notation, including common and natural logarithms.
- Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
- Apply logarithmic models to real-world phenomena such as earthquake magnitude.
What’s Included
- Lesson slides designed with clear formatting and consistent Arial fonts (45 pt and 35 pt).
- Detailed overview of the laws of exponents with examples and corresponding equations.
- Guided practice problems where students simplify expressions using exponent rules.
- Introduction to logarithms as the inverse of exponential functions.
- Explanation of logarithmic notation and special bases (base 10 and base e).
- Multiple practice problems for solving exponential and logarithmic equations.
- Real-world application problem on earthquake magnitude and energy, demonstrating logarithmic scaling in context.
- Step-by-step worked solutions for all practice problems.
Laws of exponents and simplification techniques.
- Relationship between exponents and logarithms.
- Converting between exponential and logarithmic forms.
- Solving exponential equations using logarithms.
- Evaluating logarithms with base 10 and base e.
- Real-world application: earthquake magnitude and energy calculations.
Why You’ll Love It
- Builds from algebraic fundamentals to applied mathematical reasoning.
- Clearly structured examples and exercises to reinforce conceptual understanding.
- Connects abstract mathematical theory to real-world scientific applications.
- Fully aligned with IB Math AI SL Topic 1: Number and Algebra.
- Visually polished slides with smooth transitions and clear, teacher-ready design.
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