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What happens if the exponent is negative? The resource takes a look at a problem two different ways, with one resulting in a negative exponent. The approach provides an explanation of how to evaluate negative exponents.
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Instructional Ideas
- The video and the explanation part of the handout allows the resource to be used in a flipped classroom
- Stress about the use of the term cancel and what it really means to keep the pupils from leaving the numerator blank
Classroom Considerations
- May not take an entire class period
- The third part of a seven-part exponents unit
Pros
- The resource shows how negative exponents come about
- The video provides examples similar to homework problems
Cons
- Relies on direct instruction to impart informaton