Powers resources

Students calculate and evaluate powers of whole numbers.

Students select which person has correctly applied the laws of indices to some problems, and explain their choice.

Students complete a table to solve a number pattern increasing by a factor of five.

Students solve problems involving rates of pay based on a formula using powers, and compare this to a fixed rate of pay.

Students identify square numbers and write the equation showing the factors for each.

Students evaluate a number of expressions involving the laws of indices.

Students complete a table showing a family of sons increasing by a power, and calculate the next power showing their working.