Access Point #: MAFS.8.EE.1.AP.1aArchived Access Point

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Use properties of integer exponents to produce equivalent expressions.
Clarifications:

Essential Understandings

Concrete:

  • Add and subtract integers (e.g., use manipulatives, a number line or calculator to add 2 + -5).
  • Use manipulatives to demonstrate what an exponent represents (e.g., 8³ = 8 × 8 × 8).
  • Produce the correct amount of base numbers to be multiplied given a graphic organizer or template.
Representation:
  • Understand the following concepts, symbols, and vocabulary: base number, exponent, integer.
  • Select the correct expanded form of what an exponent represents (e.g., 8³ = 8 × 8 × 8).
  • Identify the number of times the base number will be multiplied based on the exponent.
  • Understand that a negative exponent will result in a fraction with a numerator of 1 (for example, begin mathsize 12px style 5 to the power of negative 2 end exponent end style = 1/25).
General Information
Number: MAFS.8.EE.1.AP.1a
Category: Access Points
Date Adopted or Revised: 07/14
Cluster: Work with radicals and integer exponents. (Major Cluster) : 

Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters.

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Related Courses

This access point is part of these courses.
1205050: M/J Accelerated Mathematics Grade 7
1205070: M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra
1204000: M/J Foundational Skills in Mathematics 6-8
1205510: Explorations in Mathematics 2
1200410: Mathematics for College Success
1200700: Mathematics for College Algebra
7812030: Access M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra
7912115: Fundamental Explorations in Mathematics 2

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