5th Grade Exponents
Interpret a whole-number exponent as repeated multiplication of a base.
Understanding exponents in 5th Grade
Interpret a whole-number exponent as repeated multiplication of a base.
A worked example
3⁴ = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 81. The exponent is not a multiplier of the base.
Practice together
Ask the learner to explain each step, then change one number and try a similar example. Use a drawing, number line, or place-value model when it helps make the reasoning visible. Check the answer using an estimate or the inverse operation.
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Interpret a whole-number exponent as repeated multiplication of a base.
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