Introduce the Quotient Rule for exponents with a video that models how to divide powers. The instructor works through five examples with variable bases to cover the concept.

Concepts

exponents, quotient of powers properties, properties of exponents

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class create a graphic organizer of the rules of exponents

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils need experience with negative and zero exponents
• Individuals should also have facility of adding and subtracting with negative numbers

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows all steps in simplifying expressions
• Applies color coding to variables to help clarify the concept

Cons

• Only accounts for integer exponents