Exponents and Expressions: Students can simplify exponential expressions with integer
bases, write numbers in scientific notation, and perform operations on numbers in scientific
notation.
Report Card Category:
4 Advanced
Exponents and Expressions
I can...
 Evaluate and generate equivalent numerical expressions
using and applying properties of integer exponents.
 Solve equations of the form 𝑥 2 = p and 𝑥 3 = p, representing
3
solutions using √ or symbols.
 Solve equations of the form 𝑥 3 = p, where p is a perfect
cube up to 1000
(And skills in previous levels)
3 Meets
I can...
 Simplify numerical expressions by applying integer
exponent rules in combination.
 Generate equivalent numerical expressions applying
properties of integer exponents using rules
 Solve equations of the form 𝑥 2 = p, where p is a perfect
square generating both positive and negative answer up to
625
 Solve equations of the form𝑥 3 = p, where p is a perfect
cube up to 125
 Apply squares and cubes to solve real world situations
(emphasis on geometric connections - volume and area)
 Perform operations (all four) with numbers expressed in
scientific notation requiring adjustment of the exponent.
(And skills in previous levels)
2 Approaching I can...
 Solve equations of the form 𝑥 2 = p by representing only the
positive solution of the equation.
 Knows perfect squares up to 100
 Evaluate numerical expressions using properties of integer
exponents one rule at a time.
 Perform operations (all four) with numbers expressed in
scientific notation without requiring adjustment of the
exponent.
 Correctly write numbers in scientific notation
(And skills in previous levels)
1 Below
I can...
 Expand exponential expressions
 Determine if the exponent in scientific notation should be
positive or negative given a number in standard form
 Determine the position of the decimal point or determine the
exponent for numbers to be written in scientific notation
Exponents and Expressions: Students can simplify exponential expressions with integer
bases, write numbers in scientific notation, and perform operations on numbers in scientific
notation.