Math Terms- Congruent, Integer, Extrapolation, Exponent

What happens if the exponent is negative? The resource takes a look at a problem two different ways, with one resulting in a negative exponent. The approach provides an explanation of how to evaluate negative exponents. 

Simplify the Common Core Math Standards for sixth graders with this comprehensive list of key vocabulary. Complemented by a series of word cards that support the meaning of each term with images and examples, this resource provides...

It just multiplies out. The lesson provides the rules for operations with exponents and keeps them as positive integers in the lesson. Videos explain the rules for the operations with exponents while working out examples. 

Teach the basics of exponent expressions. A video defines an exponent and demonstrates its meaning using several examples. Examples include variables and both positive and negative integers

Follow a pattern to develop an explanation. An engaging video uses the pattern of positive integer exponents to develop an explanation of the rule for negative powers. Using powers of three, each lower power is the previous one divided...

Is this method better, or this one? Given a quotient of expressions that involve negative exponents, the narrator of a short video works through two methods of simplification. The first method relies on positive exponents, while the...

The rules still hold. By reviewing the meaning of exponents in arithmetic, the video takes a look at exponents in algebra. The resource develops the meaning of any number raised to the zero power. Taking the idea of exponents further,...

Which method works best for you? Using a product, an informative video shows two methods to simplify the resulting expression. One method starts by rewriting the expression with only positive exponents. The other method uses the...

Do you want to combine like terms the long way, or the quick way? Well, the instructor shows you both ways, and I bet you will prefer to combine like terms the quick way.

Power up! A resource provides the basics of dealing with exponents, including the properties of exponents and notation. Problems concentrate on simplifying both numerical and algebraic expressions that contain negatives, building a good...