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What's the value of 0^0? It turns out that there's a bit of controversy. A short YouTube video describes different interpretations of the value of the expression. It shows the case for 0^0 being undefined and the case for 0^0 being equal to 1.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class conduct a debate on the value of 0^0
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should be familiar with the binomial theorem and the properties of exponents
- Note that the video mentions indeterminate forms and L'Hopital's rule
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Thorough, easy-to-understand explanations
- Incorporates various areas of mathematics
Cons
- Not very engaging