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Powers (Core) · Practice set 1
Work out the value of each power.
- Ages 12–18
- Maths
- Worksheet
Curriculum links
- Common Core 6.EE.A.1: Write and evaluate numerical expressions that use whole-number exponents.
- England NC KS3.MA.NUM.7: Use integer powers and real roots (square, cube and higher) and recognise powers of 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- BNCC EF08MA01: Calculate with integer powers and use them to write numbers in scientific notation.
- Programmes FR C4.MA.NC.2: Use powers, including powers of ten, and scientific notation.
Licence: Crayonbird original
About this activity
What your child practises
Skills: Powers and exponents (level 2).
Applying a method step by step and checking the answer – the skills secondary-school maths tests are built on.
What’s included
- 15 questions
- An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own
- An on-screen version with instant marking and stars
Age and school year
Made for ages 12–18. That’s Grade 7–12 in the US, Year 8–13 in England, JSS 1 – SS 3 in Nigeria and Class 7–12 in India.
How to use it
- Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
- Print the answer key too, so marking takes seconds.
- Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
- Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Play it on screen for instant feedback, then print a fresh version as a timed, calculator-free check.
- Check answers after each block of questions so a misconception is caught before it is practised.
- Combine this sheet with past exam questions on the same topic for mixed, exam-style practice.
Good to know
- Time needed
- About 20–30 minutes
- You’ll need
- A printer (or a tablet to work on screen), a pencil and an eraser
- Difficulty
- On level (Core) – pitched at ages 12–18
- Answer key
- Yes – print it with the sheet or on its own
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