Curated OER
Algebra II Review: Exponential Functions and Logarithms
In this Algebra II review: exponential functions and logarithms instructional activity, students solve 19 problems, including making graphs, simplifying and evaluating.
Curated OER
Exponential Growth and Decay
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems. They identify the graph as exponential growth or decay. There are 7 questions with an answer key.
Curated OER
Model Data with Quadratic Functions
Students model data using quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students simplify and factor quadratic equations. They graph the function using collected data and analyze the parabola.
Curated OER
Using Variables And Ratios To Get You in the Right Gear
Learners examine the use of variable and ratio in everyday situations including figuring out the gear ratios for the gears on a 12 speed bike. They use the bubble sort technique to write a computer program which will determine the...
Curated OER
Using Scientific Notation
In this scientific notation worksheet, students practice calculating area, speed, and volume being sure to write the answers in correct scientific notation. Students complete 11 problems.
Curated OER
Scale from the Solar System to a Monster Bee
Sixth graders are introduced to the concept of scale. As a class, they create a model of the solar system taking into account the scale between the planets and the Sun. To end the lesson, they examine "Dina the Monster Bee" and discover...
Curated OER
Snowboarding! Join the U.S. Team: Olympics, Math, Weather
High schoolers make weather predictions and observations, research the cost of snowboarding equipment, and use their math skills to plot the course of a Giant Slalom Snowboarding event.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: "N^0"
"Why is any number raised to the zero power equal to one?" A good question and an even better answer
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Zero, Negative, and Fractional Exponents
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to simplify negative and zero exponents.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Zero Exponents
Find a quick, concise explanation of what a zero exponent is. An example is given and clearly explained.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Positive, Negative, and Zero Exponents
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Exponential Functions: Zero and Negative Exponents
Students will solve exponential functions with zero and negative exponents. The problems involve the use of reciprocals and graphs.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Math Circles: Exponents [Pdf]
This worksheet provides exercises in writing expressions in exponential form, multiplying and dividing powers, and working with zero and negative exponents. A series of challenging word problems are included.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Adding Exponents
Explains how to add exponents as well as other aspects of exponents including positive and negative exponents, rational exponents, zero exponents, power of power, and division of exponents. Includes practice problems with answers provided.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Negative Exponents
[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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Zero Product Principle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the Zero Product Principle to solve polynomial equations.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Exponents and Division
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Properties of Exponents Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to understand properties of exponents. Examples are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Negative Exponents
[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...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Applying the Laws of Exponents: Verbal/symbolic
Given verbal and symbolic descriptions of problems involving exponents, the student will simplify the expressions using the laws of exponents.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Exponents
The lesson from WyzAnt begins with a review of the definition of exponents then proceeds to several examples which show the definition in action. Special cases such as those involving negative bases as well as the zero exponent and the...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Negative and Fractional Exponents
A wealth of resources for classroom instruction on positive, negative, zero, and fractional exponents. Lessons offer guidelines for evaluating and working with exponents as well as step-by-step solutions to example problems. Practice...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Exponents
In this exercise, students demonstrate an understanding of exponents. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Negative Exponents
[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...