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Why does an exponent of zero result in a value of one? Give your classes a concrete explanation for this property that many struggle to remember. A video lesson provides an explanation and provides examples of exponential expressions with an exponent of zero.
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Instructional Ideas
- Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework; use class time for practice
- Create a graphic organizer to record all exponent properties with examples
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a basic understanding of positive and negative integer exponents
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Addresses key misconceptions
- Instructor explains the mathematics that supports the property
Cons
- None