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Exponent Rules
Pupils use calculators to work independently to discover the rules for working with exponents. The lesson requires the use of a TI-nspire handheld and software.
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Negative Exponents
In this negative exponents activity, learners write negative exponents as fractions and as decimals. This two-page activity contains 21 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Dividing by Negative Powers of Ten (D): 2-Digit Facts
In this math learning exercise, students are given 10 numbers which they are to divide by 1, .1, .01, .001, and .0001. Once the procedure is understood, the answers are easy to find.
Illustrative Mathematics
Extending the Definitions of Exponents, Variation 1
Scientist work with negative integer exponents all the time. Here, participants will learn how to relate negative exponents to time and to generate equivalent numerical expressions. Learners will apply the properties of integer exponents...
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Integer Exponents
For this integer worksheet, students rewrite expressions using only positive exponents. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems, with answers.
EngageNY
Proofs of Laws of Exponents
Apply pupil understanding of exponent properties to prove the relationships. In the sixth lesson of the series, individuals are expected to prove relationships using mathematical statements and reasoning.
Charleston School District
Review Unit 1: Exponents
What will be on the test? The resource provides comprehensive review items for the content of the unit on exponents. The resource divides the sections in the order you present the lessons during the unit.
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Dividing by Negative Powers of Ten (B): Single-Digit Facts
Students are prompted to divide single digit numbers by negative powers of ten in this straightforward worksheet. Prompted to divide ten numbers by 1, .1, .01, .001, and .0001, students can develop a pattern which will ease the...
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Introduction to Exponents
Problem solve using exponents. Pupils read One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale and write powers to represent amounts from the story.They compare actual solutions to their predictions and play a game to practice using exponents.
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Multiplying by Multiples of Negative Powers of Ten (D)
For this powers of ten worksheet, students multiply one-digit whole numbers by negative decimals answers. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
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Laws of Exponents
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students use the laws of exponents to solve problems involving zero and negative exponents. The one page worksheet contains six multiple choice questions. Answers are included.
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Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
In this exponent rules worksheet, students simplify 56 negative exponents and scientific notation problems. Students use exponent rules to simplify each problem.
Del Mar College
Exponential and Radical Rules
So many rules and so little time. Make it easy and provide all the exponent and radical rules in one place as an easy reference guide. All of the properties come with several examples to show how the rules apply to different problems.
Virginia Department of Education
Powers of Ten
Investigate negative exponents of-ten. Pupils use the pattern of increasing powers of 10 to determine negative powers of 10. The scholars write the powers in expanded and product forms and make the connection to exponents using a...
University of Utah
Integer Exponents, Scientific Notation and Volume
A one-stop resource for exponents, square and cube roots, scientific notation, and volume formulas guides learners through properties of exponents. As they learn to apply these properties to operations with scientific notation,...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Fractional Exponents and Property of Exponents
Don't just use a fraction of this resource ... use it all. Learners first investigate patterns to determine how to deal with fractional exponents. Individuals then evaluate expressions involving fractional exponents.
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 8th Grade Math – Target B
Develop a radical approach to covering the Smarter Balanced targets for 8th grade math with a presentation that helps further develop math skills. Seven sample items demonstrate the expectation for working with integer exponents,...
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Negative Exponents Worksheet
In this negative exponents practice learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills to solve 20 negative exponent problems.
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Negative Exponents
Seventh graders practice writing and solving expressions involving negative exponents. The teacher uses an overhead projector to do example problems while lecturing to the students. They use notes taken in class to help do the...
EngageNY
Rational Exponents—What are 2^1/2 and 2^1/3?
Are you rooting for your high schoolers to learn about rational exponents? In the third installment of a 35-part module, pupils first learn the meaning of 2^(1/n) by estimating values on the graph of y = 2^x and by using algebraic...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 8th Grade Math – Claim 3
Communication is the key. A dozen sample items require scholars to communicate their reasoning involved in arriving at a solution. The PowerPoint from the Gr. 8 Claim 2 - 4 Item Slide Shows series uses a variety of content to illicit...
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Multiplying by Multiples of Negative Powers of Ten (A)
In this negative powers of ten worksheet, students multiply one-digit whole numbers by multiples of decimal numbers. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
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Laws of Rational Exponents
Middle schoolers determine the value of rational numbers with fractional exponents. They solve problems containing positive and negative exponents. This one-page instructional activity contains ten problems. The answers are not included.
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The UP's and Down's of Exponents
Pupils explore the concept of exponents. In this exponential functions worksheet, students complete provided worksheets that require them to graph exponential functions by hand as well using graphing calculators.