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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 fractions m/n.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the video as part of a review
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should already be familiar with radicals
- Note that the video defines a^(m/n) as the mth power of the nth root of a, but does not mention that it is also equivalent to the nth root of a^m
Pros
- Shows each step of the work
Cons
- Lecture-style treatment of the subject may not be helpful for all viewers