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Indices & Scientific Notation

Master the index laws, from numerical to algebraic bases, plus zero, negative and fractional indices, then use scientific notation to work with very large and very small numbers.

20lessons
5assessments
8-12hstudy
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Block A, Numerical Index Laws
1
Index Notation: Bases and Powers
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2
Evaluating Powers
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3
The Product Rule
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4
The Quotient Rule
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5
The Power of a Power Rule
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6
Combining Index Laws
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Q1
Checkpoint 1, Numerical Index Laws
Covers Lessons 1–6
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Block B, Zero & Negative Indices
7
The Zero Index
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8
Negative Indices, Introduction
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9
Negative Indices, Evaluation
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10
Mixed Numerical Index Laws
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Q2
Checkpoint 2, Zero & Negative Indices
Covers Lessons 7–10
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Block C, Algebraic Index Laws
11
Algebraic Expressions and Index Laws
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12
Simplifying with Product Rule (Algebra)
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13
Quotient and Power Rules (Algebra)
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14
Mixed Algebraic Index Laws
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Q3
Checkpoint 3, Algebraic Index Laws
Covers Lessons 11–14
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Block D, Scientific Notation & Extension
15
Introduction to Scientific Notation
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16
Writing Numbers in Scientific Notation
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17
Operations in Scientific Notation
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18
Applications of Scientific Notation
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19
Fractional Indices (Extension)
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20
Unit Synthesis: Index Laws Review
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Q4
Checkpoint 4, Scientific Notation & Extension
Covers Lessons 15–20
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QZ
Unit Quiz
Full unit assessment
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Unit Snapshot

20lessons
4checkpoints
1unit quiz
4topics

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