Mathematics - International - 0607 CIE

Powers And Roots

Overview

Squaring, cubing and taking roots are among the most-used operations in all of mathematics. They turn up the moment you work with area and volume, and they are the gateway to indices, standard form and Pythagoras' theorem. Being quick and accurate with powers and roots saves time in almost every paper.

In this lesson you will calculate squares, cubes and higher powers, and find square roots, cube roots and other roots, both by recognising common values and by using a calculator efficiently. You will also learn to estimate a root that is not exact, which is a frequent exam check.

Objectives

  1. Calculate with the following: squares square roots cubes cube roots other powers and roots of numbers.

Lesson Note

Powers are a shorthand for repeated multiplication, and roots undo them. Recognising the common squares and cubes on sight, and using the power and root keys on your calculator correctly, removes a whole class of slow, error-prone arithmetic from the rest of the course.

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Lesson Evaluation

Congratulations on completing the lesson on Powers And Roots. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.

You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.

  1. What is the value of 2^5? A. 10 B. 25 C. 32 D. 64 Answer: C
  2. What is the value of (-3)^2? A. -9 B. -6 C. 6 D. 9 Answer: D
  3. What is the cube root of 125? A. 5 B. 15 C. 25 D. 41.7 Answer: A
  4. Between which two whole numbers does √50 lie? A. 5 and 6 B. 6 and 7 C. 7 and 8 D. 8 and 9 Answer: C
  5. What is the value of 4^3? A. 12 B. 16 C. 43 D. 64 Answer: D

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