A worksheet on differentiating exponential and logarithmic functions. Detailed solutions are included.

Master differentiating exponential and logarithmic functions with this comprehensive, print-and-go A-Level Mathematics resource! Perfect for Year 13 Pure Maths students, this activity contains 30 carefully scaffolded questions complete with a step-by-step, fully worked mark scheme. Help your students build confidence using base-e, natural logs, alternative bases, chain rule, product rule, and quotient rule applications.

Save time planning and give your students the ultimate practice pack to master the calculus of exponential and logarithmic functions!
This ready-to-print resource features 30 highly targeted questions designed to build fluid procedural fluency with transcendental differentiation. It covers natural bases (e^x and ln x) along with alternative bases (such as log base 3, 5, 7, and numerical bases like 2^x and 4^x), while systematically incorporating the chain, product, and quotient rules. Whether you need a comprehensive homework booklet, multi-day revision pack, or an intensive exam preparation resource, this 30-question pack has you covered.

What’s Included:
• 30 High-Quality Questions: Covers natural logarithms (ln), variable log bases, natural exponential functions, non-e exponential bases, fractional/negative indices, trigonometric variations, and nested composite functions.
• Fully Worked Mark Scheme: A comprehensive, step-by-step breakdown of solutions is provided for all 30 questions—perfect for quick teacher assessment or independent student self-checking!
• Clean, Organized Layout: Clearly structured questions give students an excellent framework to organize their mathematical working.

Curriculum & Exam Board Alignment:
• A-Level Mathematics (Year 13): Explicitly maps to the calculus, differentiation rules, and transcendental functions criteria across all major UK exam boards including Edexcel, AQA, OCR, and OCR MEI.
• Advanced Higher / International Baccalaureate (IB): Ideal for higher-level analysis, calculus techniques, and mathematical methods.

Ways to Use This Resource in Your Classroom:
• Independent Homework Packet: Break the 30 questions across multiple assignments to reinforce daily lessons.a
• Revision & Exam Prep: Excellent for structured unit reviews ahead of mocks or final A-Level examinations.
• Collaborative Group Work: Perfect for getting students to pair up, solve, and compare their differentiation steps.
• Cover Lessons: Clear layouts and a complete step-by-step mark scheme make this an incredibly low-maintenance resource to hand over for a cover class.