What happens if the exponent is negative? The resource takes a look at a problem two different ways, with one resulting in a negative exponent. The approach provides an explanation of how to evaluate negative exponents. 

Learners complete a 24 page unit. They solve expressions by plugging in values, and translate words into algebraic equations. Included are: mixed operations, square roots, exponents and negative numbers. This resource provides a good...

So many rules and so little time. Make it easy and provide all the exponent and radical rules in one place as an easy reference guide. All of the properties come with several examples to show how the rules apply to different problems. 

Test young mathematicians' knowledge with an assessment aligned to California's fifth grade state standards. The exam covers a multitude of concepts including fractions and decimals, positive and negative numbers, measurement; and...

In this math worksheet, students are given 10 numbers which they are to divide by 1, .1, .01, .001, and .0001. Once the procedure is understood, the answers are easy to find.

Apply the power of mathematics to the power expressions. The lesson gives examples of expressions that utilize each of the exponent rules to simplify. Once seeing the exponent rules individually, scholars combine them to simplify an...

Middle schoolers determine the value of rational numbers with fractional exponents. They solve problems containing positive and negative exponents. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems. The answers are not included.

In this exponent worksheet, students multiply fractions and decimal numbers according to the given power and identify the value as a standard number. The integers contain both negative and positive exponents. This one-page worksheet...

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...

Assess your young mathematicians' knowledge and understanding of the properties of exponents. The questions in the seventh lesson of 15 incorporate the properties learned in the first six modules of this series. Individuals use and apply...

From exponents to slope-intercept form, an array of extra practice exercises will reinforce necessary skills for your middle and high schoolers. The worksheets include practice with order of operations, graphing equations, scientific...

In this dividing with exponents worksheet, students simplify rational numbers with exponents. The first four problems contain only numbers. The final 16 problems contain variables as well as numbers. Students are directed to show answers...

In this exponents worksheet, students compute the value numbers with exponents.  They explore positive and negative exponents.  students write expressions using exponents.  This one-page worksheet contains 10...

In this dividing by multiples of negative powers of ten worksheet, students are given 10 numbers which they are to divide by a given set of numbers which are formatted x, .x, .0x, .00x and .000x.

In this math worksheet, students are given 10 numbers which they are to divide by 1, .1, .01, .001, and .0001. Once the procedure is understood, the answers are easy to find.

In this scientific notation instructional activity, 9th graders solve and complete 8 various problems related to exponents and writing scientific notation of numbers. First, they write whole numbers, decimals, and other types of numbers...

How many times could California fit into the entire United States? Pupils use scientific notation to find the answer to that question in the 12th installment of 15 lessons. It asks scholars to write numbers in scientific notation and...

For this standard form and scientific notation worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include converting numbers and equations. First, they place the decimal point so there is one non-zero digit to the left of the...

In this exponential expressions and equations worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various exponents and equations. First, they set the equations with comparable exponential expressions on either side of the...

In this variable expression worksheet, students solve one and two-step variable expressions containing negative numbers and fractions. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.

In this exponents of numbers worksheet, students simplify negative and positive integers containing exponents. They place their answer in the space provided and are able to check them immediately. Students solve twenty exponential...

Students are prompted to divide single digit numbers by negative powers of ten in this straightforward instructional activity. Prompted to divide ten numbers by 1, .1, .01, .001, and .0001, students can develop a pattern which will ease...

Students are given ten numbers in this drill worksheet, which they are to divide by 1, .1, .01, .001 and .0001. Once the procedure is understood, the answers are easy to find. Teachers can use a version with answers for corrections.

In this math activity, students practice using the operation of multiplication with whole numbers and decimals that extend to the thousandths place value.