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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