Stage 5 · Indices A · Apply index laws to numerical expressions with negative-integer indices · Topic: Indices, roots & surds · Year 9, 10
Evaluate numerical expressions involving a negative index by first representing them with a positive index
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-indices-a/ina-ail-stg5-02 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_INA_AIL_STG5_02 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-IND-C-01)
MA5-IND-C-01 simplifies algebraic expressions involving positive-integer and zero indices, and establishes the meaning of negative indices for numerical basesCore resources for this dot point
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Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Indices: negativeUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on indices: negative for drill or a quick check.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Indices: negativeUse it for: Short worked-example video on indices: negative to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Focus area resources
Checked resources for Indices A as a whole (not mapped to a single dot point).