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Calculations Using Indices (B) WORKSHEET

Suitable for Year groups: Year 9, Year 10
GCSE Tier: Higher
Targeting grades: 6-7, 8-9
Prerequisite knowledge: Index laws, fractional powers, negative powers.
Learning Objective: Applying negative and fractional indices to integers, fractions and decimals

Calculations Using Indices (B) WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

This worksheet asks learners to consolidate their knowledge of index laws, fractional indices and negative indices.

Section A requires learners to find the missing value in a selection of numerical indices problems.

Section B features questions on applying fractional powers and negative powers to given integers or fractions.

Section C has a matching activity involving fractional and negative powers. The worksheet ends with an extension question on writing values as powers of 3.

All worksheets are created by the team of experienced teachers at Cazoom Maths.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This worksheet targets grades 6-7 and 8-9, making it suitable for higher-achieving students who are ready to apply their index knowledge to more complex calculations. The range reflects the variety of question types, from consolidating basic concepts through to challenging extension work that pushes students towards the highest grades.