Base and index inquiry

Throughout this inquiry students will make connections, test different cases, infer and explain rules. They will evaluate the relationship between base and index numbers and square numbers. Students multiply index numbers, being familiar with index laws and rules. Students are provided with worked examples. Teachers can use the inquiry as a teaching tool and to provide similar equations for students to work through and explain their findings. Resources include a prompt sheet and PowerPoint presentation.

Resource details

Year level

Year 7 Year 8

Purpose

Disability and inclusive education Assessment advice Teaching strategies Teaching resource Student activities

Strand

Number Algebra

Topic

Addition and subtraction Indices Multiples, factors and powers Operating with number

Audience

Students Teachers

Format

Downloadable resource

Australian Curriculum code

AC9M7N01 AC9M8N02

Numeracy progression

Multiplicative strategies (P9)

Publisher

Inquiry Maths

Copyright

© Andrew Blair 2012-21. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Keywords

laws of indices whole number powers base and index numbers square number