Support · Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Exponential and logarithmic functions

Support Use the notation log_a⁡y for the logarithm of y to the base a

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Solve simple equations that involve exponents or logarithms

Stage 5 · Logarithms (Path) Draft mapping

  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: Exponential equations
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on exponential equations; good for drill or homework.
  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: Logarithmic equations
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on logarithmic equations; good for drill or homework.

Establish and use a variety of logarithmic results

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Define the term logarithm: the logarithm of a number to any positive base a is the index to which a is raised to give this number

Stage 5 · Logarithms (Path) Draft mapping

  • Interactive toolStarter
    Maths Is Fun: Introduction to logarithms
    Maths Is Fun · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Gentle introduction to logs as 'how many of one number multiply to get another'.