Interpret and evaluate whole-number exponents — Warm-up — page 1
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Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Warm-up • Two identical copies. Cut along the dashed line.

Sample questions

  1. Write 3^2 as repeated multiplication and evaluate it. Explain what the exponent counts.
  2. A square has side 5 cm. Write its area using an exponent and evaluate. Explain the unit.
  3. A cube has edge 6 cm. Write its volume as a power and evaluate. Explain why the exponent is 3.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.EE.A.1. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 6.EE.A.1 — Write and evaluate numerical exponents

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