Illustrative Mathematics
Graphs of Power Functions
This activity consists of three exercises in which learners sketch the graphs of various power functions on the same axes. They use their sketches to make comparisons and observations which lead to generalizations about the graphs...
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...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Derivatives of Powers, Sums, and Constant Multiples
Students learn how to compute the derivative using the power, sums, and constant multiples rules. Topics include differential notation and negative exponents. The tutorial explores the calculus concepts through notes and examples.
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.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Evaluating Exponents of Negative Numbers
This site explains how to evaluate exponents of positive and negative numbers. The site provides games and exercises to practice the skill.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Exponents and Exponential Functions
This site reviews the basic properties of exponents, and explains rational exponents and exponential functions, including those with base "e." Provides examples and lots of exercises.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Exponents
The lesson from WyzAnt begins with a review of the definition of exponents then proceeds to several examples which show the definition in action. Special cases such as those involving negative bases as well as the zero exponent and the...
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.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Positive, Negative, and Zero Exponents
At this site from Oswego City School District, students are shown the basic laws which govern simplifying positive, negative, and zero exponents. Examples are provided during the explanations, and then practice problems (and their...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Basic Algebra
Interactive lessons are provided for many topics in algebra, including: laws of algebra, powers, roots and radicals, algebraic expressions, equations, and more. Use the links to navigate the tutorial and learn more focused concepts. The...