This math topic focuses on introducing the concept of exponents through visual representations and their corresponding verbal descriptions. It covers the expression of numeric values in forms such as squared (power of two) and cubed (power of three) using practical scenarios of block arrangements in rows, squares, and cubes. Problems require translating visual block configurations into phrases describing their quantity using exponents. The exercises are designed for beginners in learning exponents, standing as an introductory exposure to recognizing and describing powers of numbers up to three.

Work on practice problems directly here, or download the printable pdf worksheet to practice offline.

more
View

Exponents Concept Intro - Picture to Words - Exponents to Three Worksheet

Mobius Math Academy logo
Exponents Concept Intro - Picture to Words - Exponents to Three
1
What phrase is equal to the number of blocks in the 9 wide by 9 long by 9 high cube?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
9
b
9 squared
c
9 cubed
2
What phrase is equal to the number of blocks in the 12 wide by 12 long square?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
12 squared
b
12 cubed
c
12
3
What phrase is equal to the number of blocks in the 11 long row?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
11
b
11 cubed
c
11 squared
4
What phrase is equal to the number of blocks in the 2 wide by 2 long by 2 high cube?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
2 squared
b
2 cubed
c
2
5
What phrase is equal to the number of blocks in the 12 wide by 12 long square?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
12 cubed
b
12 squared
c
12
6
What phrase is equal to the number of blocks in the 7 wide by 7 long by 7 high cube?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
7 squared
b
7
c
7 cubed
7
What phrase is equal to the number of blocks in the 8 wide by 8 long square?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
8 squared
b
8 cubed
c
8
8
What phrase is equal to the number of blocks in the 12 long row?
An svg image showing a math problem
a
12 squared
b
12 cubed
c
12