Engbersen, Aranka2024-09-042024-09-042009-12-01Teaching Mathematics and Computer Science, Vol. 7 No. 2 (2009) , 297-3181589-7389https://hdl.handle.net/2437/379671Exponential and logarithmic functions are key mathematical concepts that play central roles in advanced mathematics. Unfortunately these are also concepts that give students serious difficulties. In this paper I would like to give an overview – based on textbook analysis – about the Hungarian, Austrian and Dutch situation of teaching exponential and logarithmic functions. This comparison could also provide some ideas for Hungarian teachers on how to embed this topic in their practice in another more "realistic" way.application/pdfexponential and logarithmic functionsrealistic mathematics educationhorizontal vs. vertical mathematizationconcept imagefolyóiratcikkOpen AccessAranka Engbersenhttps://doi.org/10.5485/TMCS.2009.0241Teaching Mathematics and Computer Science27Teach. Math. Comp. Sci.2676-8364