Rational Exponents Teacher Resources

Exponential functions are the name of the game. Young mathematicians can work through each of the eight worksheets by evaluating functions, applying logarithms, completing logarithmic functions, and building inverse functions. This...

In this rational exponents worksheet, students solve ten multiple choice and two free response math regents exam questions.  The solutions are provided.

In this radical notation learning exercise, students write expressions using rational exponent notation and evaluate expressions with radical notation. They find the inverse of a function and give the domain. This three-page learning...

In this radicals and rational exponents worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 32 various types of problems. First, they write each expression in radical form. Then, students write each expression in exponential form. In addition,...

In this rational exponents worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 18 different problems. First, they evaluate each rational exponent shown. Then, students write each radical expression in exponential form and simplify the expression.

Extend the concept of exponents to irrational numbers. In the fifth installment of a 35-part module, individuals use calculators and rational exponents to estimate the values of 2^(sqrt(2)) and 2^(pi). The final goal is to show that the...

In this rational expression learning exercise, students add and subtract fractional expressions. They completely factor the numerator and denominator. Explanations and examples are provided at the beginning of the document. This...

Fractional exponents can be just as powerful as integer exponents. A short YouTube video shows how to deal with rational exponents. It begins with an exploration of exponents that are unit fractions of the form 1/n and then looks at all...

In this algebra worksheet, learners rewrite 3 radical expressions as exponential notation. They change 6 quantities with fraction exponents into equivalent radical expressions. Students write three exponential expressions, eliminating...

Start with the basics and move up the exponential ladder to master a variety of problem-solving and application problems. The problems are heavy on exponential growth and decay, compound interest, and natural log.  

This easy-to-follow video shows how to write the nth root of a number as a fractional exponent and how to simplify expressions with using fractional exponents.  There are worked examples, and practice problems included. 

The class checks to see if the formula for finding powers of a complex number works to find the roots too.  Pupils review the previous day's work and graph on the polar grid. The discussion leads the class to think about...

Take a break from learning new information and take time to review. Scholars review the unit by completing some practice problems. They rewrite expressions using exponents, solve exponential equations, graph exponential functions,...

Is there more to college algebra than this? Even though the eBook is designed for a college algebra course, there are several topics that align to Algebra II or Pre-calculus courses. Topics begin with linear equation and inequalities,...

How does the chain rule work with the power rule? Using a radical function, the video shows how the chain rule works along with the power rule. The resource continues to simplify the derivative and places it in a familiar form. The...

Structure makes everything easier — even math. A helpful resource contains five short problems that require pupils to use the structure of the expressions in order to answer the questions. 

Find all the Algebra 1 content in one location. A helpful eBook contains the content typically found in an Algebra 1 course. Concepts range from solving and graphing linear equations to solving and graphing quadratic equations....

Provide students with the skill for how to examine algebraic and graphical approaches to solving radical equations. Learners solve various radical equations involving square root and cube root expressions. They first solve...

In this derivatives worksheet students calculate the derivative for five functions and two application problems.  These problems include rational functions and functions with rational exponents.

In this exponent worksheet, students solve equations containing integer exponents. Rules for exponents are available. This two-page worksheet contains 11 problems. An answer key is available.

For this fractional exponents worksheet, students solve problems containing fractional exponents. Rules for exponent are available for assistance. This one-page worksheet contains 11 problems. An answer key is provided.

In this fractional exponents worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various types of fractional exponents within them. First, they evaluate each given expression. Then, students determine whether their answer is...

For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems involving the laws of exponents, including fractional exponents, solve radical equations, and graph radical functions.  The ten page worksheet contains fifty-seven...

What is the square root of 100? Sal explains what the square root of 100 is, but he needs a little help explaining why. Note: This concept can be challenging for some. If you are showing this video to your class, it does not stand alone....