Stage 5 · Indices A · Extend and apply the index laws to variables, using positive-integer indices and the zero index · Topic: Indices, roots & surds · Year 9, 10
Apply the index laws for numerical bases with positive- integer indices to develop the index laws in algebraic form
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-indices-a/ina-eaa-stg5-01 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_INA_EAA_STG5_01 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-IND-C-01)
MA5-IND-C-01 simplifies algebraic expressions involving positive-integer and zero indices, and establishes the meaning of negative indices for numerical basesCore resources for this dot point
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Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Laws of exponentsUse it for: Index laws summarised with reasons.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Algebra: indicesUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on algebra: indices for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillTransum: Dr Tim's Indices ChallengeUse it for: Index laws practice by level.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Algebra: indicesUse it for: Short worked-example video on algebra: indices to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Focus area resources
Checked resources for Indices A as a whole (not mapped to a single dot point).