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Stage 5 · Indices A · Extend and apply the index laws to variables, using positive-integer indices and the zero index · Topic: Indices, roots & surds · Year 9, 10

Simplify algebraic expressions that involve the zero index

Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-indices-a/ina-eaa-stg5-03 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_INA_EAA_STG5_03 · 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 bases

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Stage 5 Unit 4 – index laws (sample unit of learning)
NSW Department of Education · Sample unit (DOCX) · Editable document · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Australian context, Editable, Teacher notes
Outcome codes found in document: MA5-IND-C-01, MA5-IND-P-01, MA5-IND-P-02, MA5-MAG-C-01