Sixth graders learn exponents — a short way to write repeated multiplication, so 3⁴ means 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 — and how to evaluate them, avoiding the classic mix-up with regular multiplication.
Students will be able to…
3 × 3 × 3 × 3 — is there a shorter way to write that? Exponents pack repeated multiplication into a tiny, powerful notation!
Project this and change the base and exponent. Watch the power expand into repeated multiplication — and see the value!
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3 × 3 × 3 × 3 — how could we write that faster?
Teacher models.
Class uses Exponent Explorer.
Students evaluate.
One power.
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
Write and evaluate numerical expressions involving whole-number exponents.
Understand exponents as repeated multiplication.
Evaluate expressions with exponents.
Reason about the meaning of exponents.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students evaluate expressions that mix exponents with order of operations, like 2 + 3² × 4. A printable exponents sheet is in the Math library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.