C2.0 Mathematics 6 Parent Resource
Marking Period 2: Number Relationships
Marking Period 2 includes 6 topics of study, listed below. This resource is for Topic 6.
Topic 1
Multi-Digit
Computation
(multiplying and
dividing decimals)
Topic 3
Topic 4
Extending the
Number Line
Order and
Absolute Value
Coordinate
Relationships
Topic 5
Multi-Digit
Computation
(divide whole numbers
and decimal operations)
Topic 6
Exponents
Learning Goals by Common Core State Standard
Topic
Exponents
Topic 2
Students will be able to...
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Represent repeated multiplication as an exponential expression.
Model the relationship between exponents and repeated multiplication.
Write and evaluate numerical expressions involving whole-number exponents.
Instructional videos in the hyperlinks above are meant to support C2.0 content,
but may use vocabulary or strategies not emphasized by MCPS.
The Common Core State Standards require a balance of three fundamental
components that result in rigorous mathematics acquisition: deep conceptual
understanding, procedural skill, and mathematical applications and modeling.
Deep
Conceptual
Understanding
RIGOR
Exponents
Applications
and Modeling
Procedural
Skill
Students will extend
prior knowledge of
place value and
powers of ten to any
rational number
using repeated
multiplication.
Students will build
accuracy when
evaluating expressions
using whole-number
exponents.
Students will model
the relationship
between exponents
and repeated
multiplication.
C2.0 Mathematics 6 Parent Resource
Marking Period 2: Number Relationships
Topic 6: Exponents
Learning Experiences by Common Core State Standard
In school, your child will…
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Identify and model the relationship between exponents
and repeated multiplication.
At home, your child can…
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Express repeated multiplication using exponents
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Calculate the area of squares or the volume of boxes.
o Video explanation.
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Solve real-world problems using exponents.
Topic 6: Exponents
o
From Jordan School District, 2011
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Find the value of an expression using whole-number
exponents.
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32  3  3  9
44  4  4   4  256
Video explanation of the solution.
Write and evaluate numerical expressions involving wholenumber exponents.
o
o
A cube has sides measuring 6 cm. What expression
can you use to find the volume of the cube given the
formula v  l  w  h ?
What is the volume of the cube?
Additional Practice
 Pirate Waters (game)
 MP2 Topic 6, Exponents (Flexbook)
Additional Practice links support C2.0 content,
but may use vocabulary or strategies not emphasized by MCPS.