Lesson 18: What is an Exponent?

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn about exponents - what they are and how to solve them. 

Today, we will learn about exponents. We will discover what an exponent is, how to solve exponents, and discuss its many forms.  

An exponent has several components. It is important to know each part of an exponent in order to understand its value.

Exponents

Before we get started, please complete the following: 

1. 1. 1. 1. Print out the exponent notes.
         2. Glue them into your journal.

Exponent Notes Download Exponent Notes

Look at the exponent slideshow below. Complete your notes as you go through each slide.

Interactive

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Assignment - Exponent Practice

In the information above, you should have learned that exponents simply show repeated multiplication. With the help of your notes, download, print, and complete the following activity to help practice solving exponents.

Exponent Practice Download Exponent Practice

 

 

  

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