This math topic involves practicing the concept of exponents, specifically focusing on expressing the area of squares using exponents. The problems require finding the expression that correctly represents the number of blocks in squares of various sizes, using only the dimension and squaring that number (e.g., for a 9x9 square, the expression is 9 to the power of 2). The topic is suitable for beginners as it introduces exponents through visually represented and basic squares-only problems, enhancing understanding of how exponents can represent multiplication of the same number.

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Exponents Concept Intro - Picture to Power - Squares Only Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Exponents Concept Intro - Picture to Power - Squares Only (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Exponents - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/exponents_intro/
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What exponent expression shows how to find the number of blocks in the 8 wide by 8 long square?
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a A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 3
b A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of 8
c A LaTex expression showing 12 to the power of 3
d A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 11 to the power of 3
f A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by 2
2
What exponent expression shows how to find the number of blocks in the 3 wide by 3 long square?
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a A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of 4
b A LaTex expression showing 7 to the power of 5
c A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 2
d A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of 3
f A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of 3
3
What exponent expression shows how to find the number of blocks in the 10 wide by 10 long square?
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a A LaTex expression showing 13 to the power of 5
b A LaTex expression showing 14 to the power of 3
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
d A LaTex expression showing 13 to the power of 4
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2
f A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of 10
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What exponent expression shows how to find the number of blocks in the 2 wide by 2 long square?
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a A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of 6
c A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by 2
d A LaTex expression showing 4 to the power of 4
e A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of 3
f A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of 6
5
What exponent expression shows how to find the number of blocks in the 11 wide by 11 long square?
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a A LaTex expression showing 14 to the power of 5
b A LaTex expression showing 11 to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 13 to the power of 4
d A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of 11
e A LaTex expression showing 11 to the power of 3
f A LaTex expression showing 11 multiplied by 2
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What exponent expression shows how to find the number of blocks in the 6 wide by 6 long square?
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a A LaTex expression showing 6 multiplied by 2
b A LaTex expression showing 7 to the power of 6
c A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of 3
d A LaTex expression showing 7 to the power of 3
e A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of 6
f A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of 2
7
What exponent expression shows how to find the number of blocks in the 3 wide by 3 long square?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of 3
b A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of 3
c A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of 5
d A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of 5
e A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 2
f A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of 2