In this free interactive math learning activity from Math is Fun, students learn to gain an understanding of exponents as repeated multiplication by “playing” with an interactive exponent tool.
This activity was created as a result of the ALEX Resource Development Summit.
In this activity, students will begin thinking about the power of exponents. They are given a choice of receiving 500 coins right now or receiving one coin the first day and doubling the amount each day for a month. Students will watch a free video tutorial to guide them through why exponents are used, how to simplify the same-base number with exponents, and how to show equivalent expressions to bases containing negative exponents. The video tutorial explains exponents in a way that all students can understand. Then, the students will revisit their choices by watching another video and work problems posed to see if their choice was wise considering the power of exponents. This activity can be used as an introduction to a lesson on exponents.
This activity results from the ALEX Resource Department Summit.
This is a free learning activity from Illustrative Mathematics. In this learning activity, students will read a headline about Giantburger restaurants, solve the real-world problem presented, and justify their reasoning.
This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.
