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Scientific Notation
In this scientific notation worksheet, students review how to write a number in scientific notation and then how to write a number in standard notation. Then students complete 5 problems.
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Extreme Elevations
Seventh graders use highest and lowest points of land elevation around the world to find the differences. Sea level is zero, so students be operating with positive and negative numbers. After students find the information on the...
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Interpreting pH
In this pH worksheet, students read about pH and the concentration of ions in solutions that are acidic and basic. They answer four questions about pH and determine the concentration of hydronium ions and the pH given concentrations of...
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Exploring Power Functions 2
Young mathematicians learn to write algebraic equations. They solve and graph different polynomial functions with different powers. They then graph radicals and identify the domain and range.
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Resistors and Scientific Notation
Students explain the importance of scientific notation. In this physics lesson, students determine the resistance of resistors using the colored bands. They compare and contrast scientific notation and resistor band notation.
Curated OER
Determining the Relationship Between pH and Hydrogen Ions with Microcomputer Based Lab (MBL) and/or Calculator Based Lab (CBL) Equipment
Learners find the relationship between the variables based on experimental data. They determine mathematical relationship between pH and the amount of hydrogen Ions in solution.
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Solving Square Root and Other Radical Equations
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve equations involving radical equations. The worksheet provides an explanation and worked examples. The two page worksheet contains three problems. Solutions are not...
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What is Scientific Notation?
In this scientific notation worksheet, students read about scientific notation and practice converting numbers from ordinary notation to scientific notation.
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Roots and Radical Expressions
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders simplify radical expressions. The two page worksheet contains explanation, worked example, and three practice problems. Answers are not included.
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Logarithmic Functions as Inverses
In this algebra worksheet, students solve logarithmic functions. They graph their solution using log properties. There are 6 questions.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Patterning the Powers of 10
This interactive Learn Alberta math resource offers a hands-on exploration of positive and negative exponents. In particular, students will work on completing patterns of base 10 exponents in a variety of forms, then look at these in the...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Negative Exponents
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains many topics involving negative exponents, including the power of a quotient rule, the quotient of two powers rule, the definition of a negative exponent, and scientific notation. There...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Negative Exponents
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students simplify exponential expressions that involve negative powers. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
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.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Powers of 10
Brush up on your math skills relating to powers of 10 then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Negative Exponents
This resource covers negative exponents and demonstrates how to simplify expressions containing them. Explains why "to the power zero" means "equals 1".A negative exponent just means that the base 'x' is on the wrong side of the fraction...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Multiply & Divide Powers (Integer Exponents)
Rewrite products or quotients of powers, including negative powers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Adding Exponents
Explains how to add exponents as well as other aspects of exponents including positive and negative exponents, rational exponents, zero exponents, power of power, and division of exponents. Includes practice problems with answers provided.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Powers of 10
Find a quick, concise explanation of the positive and negative exponents of the powers of 10. A table of examples are given and clearly explained.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Cyclic Nature of the Powers of "I"
Students learn two easy methods to simplify "i" with any exponent. The practice page has several problems that include explanations. The teacher resource page has two possible activities for helping students understand the concept.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Laws of Exponents
This lesson plan walks students through understanding and applying laws of exponents. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation, extension as well as ways to manage behavior problems and reluctant learners.
Other
Brown Math: It's the Law the Laws of Exponents
Step-by-step explanations of the exponent laws including rules for combining powers and roots. Includes practice exercises.
Math.com
Math.com: The Basics of Algebra: Exponents
Students learn about the laws of exponents through this algebra resource. A learning tutorial and practice problems to check for comprehension of the math concepts are included.