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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: "N^0"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
"Why is any number raised to the zero power equal to one?" A good question and an even better answer
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Exponential Functions: Zero and Negative Exponents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will solve exponential functions with zero and negative exponents. The problems involve the use of reciprocals and graphs.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Zero, Negative, and Fractional Exponents

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to simplify negative and zero exponents.
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Unit Plan
Purple Math

Purplemath: Simplifying Expressions With Exponents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A detailed look at how to simplify expressions with exponents and how to apply the rules for exponents. Lots of examples included. The third page provides an interactive widget to use for simplifying expressions with exponents.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Negative Exponents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students simplify exponential expressions that involve negative powers. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Negative Exponents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to work with exponents that are zero or negative. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Exponents and Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This 2-part tutorial investigates exponents and radicals. Students learn about the concepts through class notes and practice problems. Topics include types of exponents, rational form, and exponential form. Radicals are discussed in Part...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Exponents and Division

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity will introduce the exponent and division rule, the zero exponent rule, and the negative exponent rule. Students will make a human fraction to discover the division rule for exponents. The lesson will also introduce various...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Zeros of Polynomials (Factored Form)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Select the graph that best suits a polynomial equation by considering the zeros of the polynomial using this four-question quiz.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Zeros of Polynomials (With Factoring)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use various methods in order to find all the zeros of polynomial expressions or functions using this five-question quiz.
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Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Exponents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Along with the definition of an exponent, this site also presents the properties of exponents. Several examples are used to demonstrate the properties. A summary of the laws of exponents is included for quick reference.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Zero Exponents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of what a zero exponent is. An example is given and clearly explained.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Positive, Negative, and Zero Exponents

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
At this site from Oswego City School District, students are shown the basic laws which govern simplifying positive, negative, and zero exponents. Examples are provided during the explanations, and then practice problems (and their...