The lessons in this module will help students identify the parts of a term such as the numerical and literal coefficients, and the exponents of the bases in a term. It will also enable them to classify similar or dissimilar terms. Likewise, the module will discuss how the laws of exponents work in the simplification of monomials, and how to write numbers in scientific notation.
Objective
Simplify algebraic expressions using the laws on exponents
Express numbers in scientific notation
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 7
Learning Area
Mathematics
Content/Topic
Numbers and Number Sense
Patterns and Algebra
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
Writes numbers in scientific notation and vice versa
Derives the laws of exponent