Stage 5 · Indices C (Path) · Describe and use fractional indices · Topic: Indices, roots & surds · Year 9, 10
Apply index laws to describe fractional indices as: a^(1/n) = n√(a) and a^(m/n) = n√(a^m) = (n√(a))^m
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-indices-c-path/inc-ion-stg5-01 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_INC_ION_STG5_01 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-IND-P-02)
MA5-IND-P-02 describes and performs operations with surds and fractional indices (Path: Adv)Core resources for this dot point
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Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Fractional exponentsUse it for: Links fractional indices to roots.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Indices: fractionalUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on indices: fractional for drill or a quick check.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Indices: fractionalUse it for: Short worked-example video on indices: fractional to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Focus area resources
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