Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Rational Exponents
An online tutorial which teaches you how to rewrite a rational exponent in radical notation, simplify an expression that contains a rational exponent, and use rational exponents to simplify a radical expression. Works through example...
Stanford University
Stanford University: Rational Exponents
A brief description of rational exponents and their meaning.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Fractional (Rational) Exponents
A good explanation of rational exponents and how to compute with them.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N rn.a.1: Evaluating a Special Exponential Expression
The purpose of this task is to study the rules of exponents in the context of trying to make sense of a challenging mathematical expression. Teachers will critically analyze each student's argument. Aligns with N-RN.A.1.
Integrated Publishing
Integrated Publishing: Fractional Exponents
An overview of fractional (i.e., rational) exponents, including an example and practice problems with solutions.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Math 101: Rational Exponents: Rules
A list of rules for how to convert from radical to exponential form and from exponential to radical form.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Rational Exponents
Find a quick, concise explanation of rational exponents. Examples are given and clearly explained.