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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra II Review: Exponential Functions and Logarithms

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra II review:  exponential functions and logarithms instructional activity, students solve 19 problems, including making graphs, simplifying and evaluating.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Exponential Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 11th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Variables And Ratios To Get You in the Right Gear

For Teachers 9th - 11th
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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Using Scientific Notation

For Students 8th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scale from the Solar System to a Monster Bee

For Teachers 6th
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...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Snowboarding! Join the U.S. Team: Olympics, Math, Weather

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.
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Activity
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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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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Activity
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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Activity
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...
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Activity
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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University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Cemc: Math Circles: Exponents [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Adding Exponents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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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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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Zero Product Principle

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the Zero Product Principle to solve polynomial equations.
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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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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Properties of Exponents Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to understand properties of exponents. Examples are included.
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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
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Applying the Laws of Exponents: Verbal/symbolic

For Students 9th - 10th
Given verbal and symbolic descriptions of problems involving exponents, the student will simplify the expressions using the laws of exponents.
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Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Exponents

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
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...
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Negative and Fractional Exponents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Exponents

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In this exercise, students demonstrate an understanding of exponents. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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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...