Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 6: Numerical and Algebraic ExpressionsStandard 6.AT.5

Lesson 6.36.3 Small Group · Group 1

Group 1 · Set BSecond form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target With my small group, I can write and evaluate numbers in exponent form using a base and a power — one step at a time, with support.

Remember6.3 Small Group · Group 1

A power is a short way to write repeated multiplication. The exponent counts how many times the base is a factor. An exponent tells how many times to use the base as a factor.

Words: Exponent (Exponente)Base (Base)Power (Potencia)Evaluate (Evaluar)Repeated multiplication (Multiplicación repetida)

1Complete each step, then write the final answer.

Find the value of 3³.
Show your work
Hint Write 3 × 3 × 3. Multiply two numbers at a time.
Final answer:
2Complete each step, then write the final answer.

Find the value of 8².
Show your work
Hint Use 8 as a factor 2 times.
Final answer:
3Complete each step, then write the final answer.

A square with side 9 has area 9².
A square garden is 9 feet long on each side. Its area is 9² square feet. What is the area?
Show your work
Hint 9² means 9 × 9.
Final answer:
4Complete each step, then write the final answer.

Write 1,000,000 as a power of 10. What is the exponent?
Show your work
Hint Count how many factors of 10 make 1,000,000. Each factor of 10 adds one zero.
Final answer:

Explain your thinkingWhy is 7² not the same as 7 × 2? Use the words base and exponent.

Sentence starter In 7², the base is ___ and the exponent is ___. · 7² means ___, so its value is ___.

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