No need to get worked up about fractions as exponents. Viewers of an educational video learn how to simplify exponential expressions using the product property of exponents. All three examples in the video have rational exponents, both with and without common denominators.

Concepts

exponential expressions, properties of exponents, simplifying expressions, rational exponents, remote learning

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video with scholars struggling with the concept
  

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be familiar with the properties of exponents
• Expertise in adding fractions is necessary
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows each step in an organized fashion
• Thorough explanations are easy to understand
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.EE.A.1