Lesson 4: Properties of exponents (multiplication, division, powers to powers, combo problems)
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions.
How do you use the product and quotient properties to simplify expressions with exponents?
What is the rule for simplifying a power to a power?
How can multiple exponent properties be combined to simplify complex numerical expressions?
Exponent
Integer Exponent
Equivalent Numerical Expression
Product Property
Quotient Property
Power of a Power Property
8.EE.A.1: Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions.
Description: A lesson series focusing on the rules of multiplication, division, and powers for integer exponents.
Purpose: To enable students to manipulate and simplify expressions involving large and small quantities using standard exponent rules.
DOK Level: Level 2 (Skill/Concept) – Applying rules to simplify expressions.
Provide a reference sheet or "cheat sheet" of exponent rules for students to use during practice, and use color-coding to distinguish between bases and exponents in complex problems
Exit Ticket
Student Work