Exponents – How Low Can They Go?

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Objective

Students uncover patterns with exponents and make predictions about the powers of 0 and 1.

Steps

Students identify two patterns about exponents.
I reveal some possible patterns and show the correct predictions. Then students predict the 0th and 1st powers.
I unveil the solutions for the 0th and 1st powers and conclude with a tantalizing tease about negative exponents.
I reveal the shocking truth about negative exponents.

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