Teach the basics of exponent expressions. A video defines an exponent and demonstrates its meaning using several examples. Examples include variables and both positive and negative integers

Concepts

exponents, integer exponents, numerical expressions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Make the video available for homework help
• Create a graphic organizer for note taking while watching the video

Classroom Considerations

• Ensure students have access to the Internet if assigning the video as homework

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Explains the exponent and also evaluates the expressions

Cons

• The highest exponent shown is three, which doesn't allow learners to practice with negative integers
• Does not explain the difference between a negative number within parentheses and one without

Common Core

6.EE.A.1