Lesson Plan

Numbers Raised to the Zeroth Power

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What in the world is the zeroth power? Examine the patterns of exponents as they apply to the zeroth power. Scholars apply the zero property to simple exponential expressions in this fourth lesson in a series of 15. The examples include multiplication, division, and power property.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use a graphic organizer to record the exponential properties with examples
  • Incorporate the practice problems as board work to check for understanding
Classroom Considerations
  • Ensure learners have a strong understanding of the product power of exponents and exponential notation
Pros
  • Provides several examples to contradict the common misconception that a number raised to the zeroth power is zero
  • Includes a detailed answer key for example in addition to practice problems
Cons
  • None
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