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Algebra: Indices AssessmentAlgebra: Indices Assessment
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Mathed Up!
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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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45 mins
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Year
2015
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Algebra: Indices

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Indices and exponents mean the same. Pupils review exponential notation by watching the review video for the General Certificate of Secondary Education math assessment refresher. Scholars then use the activity to show what they know about using rational exponents to simplify expressions.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

exponents, notation, bases, power, index, properties of exponents, rational exponents, fractional exponents

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have the class create tables of the exponent properties

Classroom Considerations

  • Individuals should have a basic understanding of exponent notation
  • Class members need to know how to find the square root of a perfect square

Pros

  • Answer key shows the work involved in arriving at the solution
  • Includes exponents with numerical and algebraic bases

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 6.EE.A.1 8.EE.A.1 HSN-RN.A.2 MP7 MP8

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