Lesson 6: 3.6 Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to derive and apply derivatives of logarithmic functions, and will be able to use Logarithmic Differentiation to find derivatives of complex algebraic functions.
1. How do we find the derivative of a logarithmic function?
2. How can we apply Laws of Logarithms to make taking derivatives of algebraic functions easier?
- logarithmic functions
- logarithmic differentiation
- the number e as a limit
(Differentiation Rules)
Derivatives of Logarithms and Logarithmic Differentiation:
DOK levels 1-4
Derivative as a rate of change, such as velocity, etc.
- students often have a difficult time remembering the laws of logarithms when applying to Logarithmic Differentiation
Homogeneous grouping and whole-class discussion
section assessment
Problems assigned from book