EngageNY
The Order of Operations
Future mathematicians learn how to evaluate numerical expressions by applying the order of operations. They evaluate similar-looking expressions to see how the location of parentheses and exponents affects the value.
EngageNY
Exponents
Powered up! Here's a great resource on exponents. Scholars build on their previous understanding of exponents to include all positive real number bases. Distinguishing between an and a^n is a major goal in the fifth lesson of a 36-part...
Charleston School District
Pre-Test Unit 1: Exponents
How much do you know about exponents? The pre-test covers the concepts of integer exponents with both numerical and algebraic one-variable expressions. The test is also over representing numbers in scientific notation, operating with...
Curated OER
Extending the Definitions of Exponents, Variation 2
Introduce the concept of exponential functions with an activity that extends the definition of exponents to include rational values. Start with a doubling function at integer values of time, then expand table to include frational time...
Illustrative Mathematics
Watch out for Parentheses
It is important for the algebra learner to understand the use of parentheses. Mathematicians of all levels can make errors with nested parentheses. This will give them some practice. It makes for a good class starter or quick assessment.
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Assessment for the California Mathematics Standards Grade 5
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...
Achieve
BMI Calculations
Obesity is a worldwide concern. Using survey results, learners compare local BMI statistics to celebrity BMI statistics. Scholars create box plots of the data, make observations about the shape and spread of the data, and examine the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiply and Divide Powers (Integer Exponents)
In this exercise, students practice using exponent rules to evaluate expressions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly, or to review the concepts in a video.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiply Powers
Rewrite products of powers with the same base. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or get hints.
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University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Math Circles: Exponents [Pdf]
This worksheet provides exercises in writing expressions in exponential form, multiplying and dividing powers, and working with zero and negative exponents. A series of challenging word problems are included.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Exponents of Variables
The jump from exponents on number bases to exponents on variable bases is made here at WyzAnt by first reviewing the former. Then, examples are provided of the latter. A nice "conversational" approach to presenting the material is taken...
Math Drills
Math Drills: Powers of Ten Worksheets
Download these free worksheets to sharpen your skills working with powers of ten. Sheets focus on whole numbers and decimals in comma/point and point/comma formats and are in both standard form and exponent form.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiplying and Dividing in Scientific Notation
Practice expressing products and quotients in scientific notation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.nbt.1 Threatened and Endangered
Maned wolves are a threatened species that live in South America. People estimate that there are about 24,000 of them living in the wild. Aligns with 4.NBT.A.1.
Wyzant
Wyzant: What Is Simplifying?
This site from WyzAnt explores what simplifying is, as well as how to simplify a variety of algebraic equations. Content focuses on simplifying multiple signs, combining like terms, simplifying multiplication, distributing a number or...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Scientific Notation Challenge
Practice solving more challenging problems involving scientific notation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.