Exponent & Integer Quest

Renee Lisowski

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Exponent & Integer Quest

Students will be able to accurately perform one-step integer operations and simplify one-to-two-step product of powers expressions.

Mastering integer operations and exponent rules is crucial for understanding more complex algebraic concepts and solving higher-level math problems. This lesson will provide a strong foundation.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Through a short quiz, students will demonstrate their understanding.

Materials

Exponent & Integer Quest Quiz

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Review the Exponent & Integer Quest Quiz to ensure familiarity with the questions and answers.
* Make copies of the Exponent & Integer Quest Quiz for each student if administering physically.

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-up (Optional)

2 minutes

Briefly introduce the assignment, reminding students of the importance of integer operations and exponent rules.
* (Optional) Ask a quick warm-up question related to integers or exponents to activate prior knowledge.

Step 2

Distribute Quiz

1 minute

Distribute the Exponent & Integer Quest Quiz to each student.

Step 3

Independent Work

10 minutes

Instruct students to complete the Exponent & Integer Quest Quiz independently.
* Circulate around the room to provide support and answer any clarifying questions (but do not provide direct answers).

Step 4

Collect Quiz

2 minutes

Collect the completed Exponent & Integer Quest Quiz from students.
* Briefly discuss any common challenges or questions students had.

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Quiz

Exponent & Integer Quest Quiz

Slide Deck

Welcome to Exponent & Integer Quest!

Ready for a quick challenge to sharpen your math skills?

Greet students and introduce the day's activity. Emphasize that these are fundamental skills for future math.

Today's Mission: The Quest Begins!

You will be completing a short quiz.
It covers:

Basic Integer Operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Product of Powers (1-2 steps)

Work independently and do your best!

Explain that today's activity is a short quiz to practice integer operations and product of powers rules. Reassure them it's a practice, not a high-stakes test.

Your Challenge: The Exponent & Integer Quest Quiz

Time: 10-12 minutes

Please complete the Exponent & Integer Quest Quiz independently.

Good luck!

Distribute the quiz. Remind students of the time limit and to show their work if applicable. Circulate to provide support.

Quest Complete!

Time's up! Please turn in your quizzes.

Great job tackling these important math concepts today!

Signal the end of the activity and collect the quizzes. Briefly acknowledge their effort and perhaps mention that they'll review these concepts further.