Mathematics Vision Project
Module 2: Linear and Exponential Functions
Write, graph, and model all things linear and exponential. Building on the previous module in a nine-part Algebra I series, learners compare linear exponential modeling. They write equations, graph functions, and analyze key features.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Negative Exponents
Practice computing numbers with negative exponents. Exponents may be fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly and to watch a video or get hints.
PBS
Pbs: Negative Exponents as Fractals
Determine the relationship between graphic patterns and what they represent mathematically. This video focuses on how fractals can be a visual representation of negative exponents, which are a way to express repeated division.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Negative Exponents
A tutorial with step-by-step examples involving negative exponents and scientific notation. Offers a review of the exponent rules and cites them to justify steps taken in the examples.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Solving Negative Exponents
The tutorial explores how to solve problems with negative exponents. The resource consists of an explanation and examples. Students can ask questions on the math help message board.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Fractions With Negative Exponents
The tutorial illustrates how to simplify negative exponents. Students review the lesson and then check for understanding by completing the practice problems.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Variables With Negative Exponents
The tutorial illustrates how to simplify variables with negative exponents. Students review the lesson and then check for understanding by completing the practice problems.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Negative Exponents of Fractions
WyzAnt reviews how to simplify fractional expressions that contain negative exponents and then lets you practice using the online worksheet.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Negative and Fractional Exponents
A wealth of resources for classroom instruction on positive, negative, zero, and fractional exponents. Lessons offer guidelines for evaluating and working with exponents as well as step-by-step solutions to example problems. Practice...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Imaginary Exponents and Euler's Equation
"What does it mean to have an imaginary exponent?" This site has an exceptional answer and explains it in two different ways
PBS
Pbs: Equivalent Expressions Using Exponents
Apply your critical thinking skills to learn about multiplication and division of exponents. This interactive exercise focuses on positive and negative exponents and combining exponents in an effort to get you to recognize patterns and...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Rational Exponents
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains rational exponents. There are example problems with solutions and problems for students to try. Answers to each student problem is hidden until one passes over it with the computer's...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Powers of Products & Quotients (Integer Exponents)
Rewrite powers where the base includes more powers, and the exponents may be negative. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Rational Exponents
A tutorial including exercises on rational exponents. The materials can also be downloaded in PDF format.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Properties of Exponents Challenge (Integer Exponents)
A quiz that cover all exponent properties using integer exponents. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Simplifying Expressions With Exponents
A detailed look at how to simplify expressions with exponents and how to apply the rules for exponents. Lots of examples included. The third page provides an interactive widget to use for simplifying expressions with exponents.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Exponents With Negative Fractional Bases
Practice raising fractions to whole number powers. Fractions in these problems may be positive or negative. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Exponents With Integer Bases
Practice raising positive and negative numbers (integers only) to whole number powers. Watch out for mischievous negative signs that aren't really part of the base! Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try...
University of Guelph
University of Guelph: Physics Tutorials: Graphing Exponential Functions
This is a tutorial site explaining different types of graphs of exponential functions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Signs of Expressions Challenge
Practice finding the signs of the answers to complex multiplication and division problems involving exponents. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.