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Knowledge is power, especially when dealing with exponents. Viewers of a short YouTube video see how to evaluate powers of positive bases. They use a calculator to determine the value for larger numbers.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide the video to learners having trouble with evaluating exponents
Classroom Considerations
- Resource assumes that scholars already know how to square and cube numbers
- Video shows how to use a Casio calculator; be sure the class knows how to use their own calculators
Pros
- Shows expansion using multiplication before evaluating, providing a link to the definition of exponents
Cons
- Monotonous treatment of the topic is not likely to interest young pupils