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Negative Exponents in Fractions Worksheet
In this exponent worksheet, students simplify fractions containing negative exponents. Twenty problems are provided on this one-page worksheet. Answers are provided.
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Interactive Algebra Worksheet
In this algebra learning exercise, learners answer multiple choice questions exponential functions using an interactive online lesson. The learning exercise has 10 questions.
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing
Number Sense and Numeration: Exponents
On a three-page assignment, number crunchers will examine the laws of exponents and apply them to a variety of problems. They write expressions in exponential form or as repeated multiplication. They evaluate and simplify exponential...
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Follow the (exponent) Laws!
Students participate in technology-rich activities with the common goal of strengthening Students' understanding of simplifying expressions that involve exponents. They work in heterogeneous groups to discover the laws of exponents.
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Solving a Legend- Exponents, Recursive and Explicit Equations.
Eighth graders play a game to solve problems. In this exponents and scientific notations instructional activity, 8th graders play a game in small groups to move colored disks from location A to location C. Students identify recursive...
EngageNY
Base 10 and Scientific Notation
Use a resource on which you can base your instructional activity on base 10 and scientific notation. The second installment of a 35-part module presents scholars with a review of scientific notation. After getting comfortable with...
Illustrative Mathematics
Watch out for Parentheses
It is important for the algebra learner to understand the use of parentheses. Mathematicians of all levels can make errors with nested parentheses. This will give them some practice. It makes for a good class starter or quick assessment.
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Algebra Pinball
Students explore a website to practice math skills. In this algebra activity, student go to Carol Fisher's web-page where there are explanations and games to follow along with an entire year of algebra.
EngageNY
Bacteria and Exponential Growth
It's scary how fast bacteria can grow — exponentially. Class members solve exponential equations, including those modeling bacteria and population growth. Lesson emphasizes numerical approaches rather than graphical or algebraic.
EngageNY
Linear and Nonlinear Expressions in x
Linear or not linear — that is the question. The lesson plan has class members translate descriptions into algebraic expressions. They take the written expressions and determine whether they are linear or nonlinear based upon the...
CK-12 Foundation
Simplify Products or Quotients of Single Variable Expressions: Quotients of Single Variable Expressions
Investigate division within an algebraic term using an inquiry-based lesson. Individuals adjust sliders and watch as the simplification of the term changes. Questions help guide them to important conclusions.
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Exponents And Monomials
Students practice different skills of mathematics used when working with exponents. The lesson has examples that can be used during direct instruction. They complete an exercise on a worksheet before advancing to a new standard.
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Algebra 1: Evaluating Expressions
Students discover how to apply the order of operations to evaluating algebraic expressions. In pairs, they solve problems by placing the order of operations steps in correct order. As an exit slip, students write paragraphs about an...
Education Institute
Four Mathematics Lessons for Grade 9
These four lesson plans build algebra skills for working with numbers in exponential form and for examining triangles. Be aware that in the text, scientific notation is referred to as index notation and the laws of exponents as the laws...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 3: Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Natural human interest in patterns and algebraic study of function notation are linked in this introductory unit on the properties of sequences. Once presented with a pattern or situation, the class works through how to justify...
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Exploring Exponential Growth and Decay Functions
Students differentiate between exponential growth and decay. In this algebra activity, students solve exponential equations using properties of exponents. They use the Ti calculator to graph and analyze their functions.
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Cube Coloring Problem
Upper elementary and middle schoolers describe the various features of unit cubes, such as edges, corners, and faces. They also discuss how to represent measurements of a cube using exponents before engaging in various thinking and...
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Exponents of Numbers Worksheet
In this exponents of numbers instructional activity, students simplify negative and positive integers containing exponents. They place their answer in the space provided and are able to check them immediately. Students solve twenty...
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Exponent Rules
Middle schoolers engage in a lesson that is concerned with the rules of exponents. They practice solving problems that use exponents in a variety of contexts. Students are shown how to use the rules in numerical sequences and after...
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Exploring Power Functions 1
Learners describe the end behavior of polynomial functions. Pupils relate the behavior of the graph to the exponent of the graph. They differentiate graphs with odd-exponent and graphs with even exponents.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Introduction to Logarithms
Build on pupils' understanding of inverse functions by connecting logarithmic functions to exponential functions. This activity allows individuals to see graphically the inverse relationship between an exponential and logarithmic...
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Rules of Exponents
Students simplify problems using the rules of exponents and practice translating word sentences to algebraic expressions. Through a teacher led lecture and demonstration of exponent rules, students take notes and observe how to simply...
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Making Money and Spreading the Flu!
Paper folding, flu spreading in a school, bacteria growth, and continuously compounded interest all provide excellent models to study exponential functions. This is a comprehensive resource that looks at many different aspects of these...
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Negative Exponents Worksheet
In this negative exponent instructional activity, students solve equations with negative exponents. They explore changing negative exponents to positive ones. Students simplify given problems changing them from exponential form to...