The Power of Number Systems · Number and Algebra

Index Notation and Powers

Representing repeated multiplication using square and cubic numbers.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do we use the term squared to describe a number raised to the power of two?
  2. 2How does index notation simplify the representation of very large numbers?
  3. 3What is the relationship between a square root and a square number?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9M6N03
Year: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The Power of Number Systems
Period: Number and Algebra

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