Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Negative Exponents
Find a quick, concise explanation of negative exponents. An example is given and clearly explained.
University of Utah
University of Utah: An Example of Logical Construction: Powers
A page which uses exponents as a step-by-step example of how logic is used to find complex mathematical concepts by building upon simpler concepts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Properties Involving Products
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write repeated products in exponential form and simplify expressions involving exponents.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponent Properties With Variable Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Multiply monomials by expanding the expression, regrouping factors and multiplying the coefficients.
Other
Dan's Math: Basic Skills Topics
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of various basic topics in arithmetic, pre-algebra, and algebra. Order of operations, exponents, square roots, variables, and combining terms are just a few of the many topics covered.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Powers of 10
Find a quick, concise explanation of the positive and negative exponents of the powers of 10. A table of examples are given and clearly explained.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: "N^0"
"Why is any number raised to the zero power equal to one?" A good question and an even better answer
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simplify Square Root Expressions
Practice simplifying expressions with multiple radical terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Order of Operations Four
Students play a generalized version of connect four, gaining the chance to place a piece on the board by answering order of operations questions (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, exponents, and parentheses).
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: 4th & 5th Roots
Radicals are also known as roots. Evaluate high-degree radicals. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Properties Involving Quotients
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluate and simplify exponential expressions that are divided by another exponential expression.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Millionaire Radicals
In a format like TV's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," students answer math questions about radicals to earn points and help their group win the game. Teachers need to create their own question bank, which allows this game to be used for...
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
This is a 20 question quiz on logarithmic and exponential functions. This is a good way to be sure you know how to use logarithms and exponents. The site however only tells you if you've made a correct choice, there are no explanations.
Other
Mathpower: Elementary Algebra Assignments
Test your algebra aptitude at this colorful website filled with algebra assignments for upper elementary and middle school students. Assignments explore algebra concepts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, division,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Cyberchase: Chess Wager
Harry and his friend make a wager on a game of chess and discuss the concept of exponential growth in this short Cyberchase video. [3:26]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lily Pad Escape
In this video from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad uses a magic lily pad to escape from a desert island.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Numerical Expression Evaluation With Grouping Symbols
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use the order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions with parentheses and powers. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Exponential Model Word Problems
Solve word problems about exponential situations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Multiplying Polynomials
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers multiplying polynomials. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Proof of the Power Rule
A good site with a definitions and proof of the power rule for both postive and negative powers.
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Order of Operations
This is a brief explanation of the order of operations that includes some simple examples. It also has directions for dealing with parentheses and exponents.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Evaluation and Comparison of Powers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluate and compare powers.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life: Population Growth
At this website there is basic information about world population growth over the last 300+ years. The link at the end of the article is to another article that compares the population growth of two states.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Evaluating an Expression
This lesson demonstrates how to evaluate numerical and algebraic expressions that contain powers following the order of operation rules.