EXPONENTS UNIT
8.EE.1
Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical
expressions. For example, 32 × 3-5 = 3-3 = 1/33 = 1/27.
_____ 1. I can recognize that a negative exponent means to write the base and
exponent as a denominator. This means I can change the negative exponent to a
positive number and place it in the denominator position. For example, 32 × 3-5 = 3-3
= 1/33 = 1/27.
_____ 2. I can explain the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent
numerical expressions. For example, 32 × 3-5 = 3-3 = 1/33 = 1/27.
_____ 3. I can apply the properties of integer exponents to produce equivalent
numerical expressions.
_____ 4. I can multiply exponents.
_____ 5. I can divide exponents.
_____ 6. I can raise an exponent by an exponent.
_____ 7. I can apply the zero product rule for exponents.
8.EE.2
Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations of the form x2
= p and x3 = p, where p is a positive rational number. Evaluate square roots of small
perfect squares and cube roots of small perfect cubes. Know that √2 is irrational.
_____ 4. I can use square root and cube root to represent solutions to equations of
the form x2 = p and x3 = p, where p is a positive rational number.
_____ 5. I can know that the square root of 2 is irrational.
_____ 6. I can evaluate perfect square roots and cube roots.
Vocabulary: exponent, base, cube root, square root, irrational, rational, square, cube