Exponentially increase your pupils' understanding of exponents with an activity that asks them to explore the meaning of exponential notation. Scholars learn how to use exponential notation and understand its necessity. They use negative numbers within the powers to understand the resulting sign based on the exponent.

Concepts

exponents, power, notation

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use to develop an understanding of the necessity of exponential notation
• Include the vocabulary related to exponential notation: power, exponent, and base

Classroom Considerations

• Prior experience with exponents is helpful
• The first of 15 related lessons

Pros

• Includes a detailed teaching guide with questioning strategies
• Provides practice problems at the conclusion of the activity

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.EE.A.1 MP2 MP6 MP7