Grade 6 exponents and square roots: powers of 10, negative exponents — 13 worksheets

In the pack

• Exponents: write multiplication with exponents, evaluate exponents, powers of 10, find the missing exponent or base.
• Bases: decimal and fractional bases.
• Negative exponents: understand them, then evaluate them; advanced exponents.
• Word problems: half-life, population doubling.
• Square roots: square roots of perfect squares, estimate square roots.
• Answer key: every worksheet corrected.

Learning goals (Common Core 6.EE.A.1 · KS3 Number)

• Write and evaluate numerical expressions with whole-number exponents.
• Use powers of 10 to describe large and small numbers.
• Find and estimate square roots.
• Model repeated growth or decay with exponents.

In class or at home: best after multiplication; the growth problems make good group discussions.