Exponent Multiplication and Division
7 Units, 14 Skills
Exponents - Multiplication - Intro
Unit 1
Exponents - Division - Intro
Unit 2
Exponents - Multiplication and Division - Practice
Unit 3
Exponents - Multiplication and Division - Advanced
Unit 4
Exponents - Power Law - Intro
Unit 5
Exponents - Power Law - Practice
Unit 6
Exponents - Negative, Fractional, and Power Law
Unit 7
In this math unit, students begin by learning the fundamentals of exponent calculation with simple integers squared, establishing a basic understanding of powers. Progressively, the unit introduces multiplication of exponents where both bases and exponents are positive, reinforcing the rule of adding exponents of like bases. This concept is further refined and expanded as students engage with multiplication of positive exponents by negative, mastering how exponent signs affect the results and simplify expressions accordingly. The complexity increases as students delve into calculations involving both negative and positive exponents, facilitating a deep understanding of the rules and operations governing exponents. Challenges arise from the simplification of expressions involving multiplication of negative by negative exponents, both using basic and expanded forms, highlighting the subtleties in exponent manipulation. Students build up robust skills in simplifying complex algebraic expressions, focusing on accurate application of exponent rules, which is essential for higher-level math and science applications. This progression from fundamental to more complex exponent operations equips students with thorough competency in handling powers in various mathematical contexts.
Skills you will learn include:
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