Apply the power of mathematics to the power expressions. The lesson gives examples of expressions that utilize each of the exponent rules to simplify. Once seeing the exponent rules individually, scholars combine them to simplify an expression in multiple steps. 

Concepts

zero exponent, negative exponents, product of powers, quotient of powers properties, monomials

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

math

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• Create a chart to help pupils keep track of each exponent rule and examples of each
• Have individuals expand the expression to demonstrate the expoment rules

Classroom Considerations

• Simplifying with exponent rules is a difficult concept for scholars; build in time for practice if possible

Pros

• Includes a set of practice problems to individually practice

Cons

• Does not give real-life examples to give credibility to the mathematics

Common Core

8.EE.A.1