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Learning objective overview
Master Teaching Guide coverage for this objective.
Current NZC (2007)
NA6-6
New NZC (2026)
NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-10
Resources
- Alpha textbook: Just letters, Ex 13.04, pg 209
- Alpha textbook: Numbers and letters, Ex 13.05, pg 210
- Alpha textbook: Multiplying with indices, Ex 13.08, pg 214
- CorbettMaths Laws of IndicesQuestions PDF · Answers
Terminology
- variable
- coefficient
- exponent
- power
- index
- base
- product
- simplify
- area
Task goals
- Use the product law for the same base, for example $a^3\times a^4=a^7$ and $2^3\times2^2=2^5$.
- Multiply coefficients separately and then add exponents for matching variables, such as $4a^2\times3a^5=12a^7$.
- Keep different variables separate while simplifying products such as $2x^3y\times5x^2y^4=10x^5y^5$.
- Form and simplify area expressions such as a square with side $3y^4$ or a rectangle with sides $4x^2y$ and $3xy^4$.
Where this fits
What leads into this objective, and where it goes next.
Before
Standard Form and Estimation
Rounding to Decimal Points
Rounding to significant figures and applying precision to calculations
You are here
Multiplying Expressions (with powers)
Do
Generalising about exponents of 0 and 1
Statement▸
Year 9 · Number · Number structures and operations
NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-10
Also under NA6-6:
For teachers
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