Step 8 Objective
Know and use the index laws for multiplication and division of positive integer powers.
- Examples of what pupils should
know and be able to do - Probing questions
- What if pupils find
this a barrier?
What if pupils find this a barrier?
- Investigate questions such as 5
× 5
= ? - Build on work with powers of ten then extend to other bases.
- Refer back to Step 7.
- Use the x
key on a calculator to explore the index laws.