Exploring Powers and Exponents in Grade 6 Math

What is the term for the number that is being multiplied in a power?

• Product

• Factor

• Base

• Exponent

If you have 3 multiplied by itself 4 times, how would you write this as a power?

• 3^3

• 4^4

• 3^4

• 4^3

What is another way to say 4 to the second power?

• 4 cubed

• 4 squared

• 4 to the third power

• 4 to the fourth power

How would you write 6 multiplied by itself 5 times as a power?

• 6^4

• 6^5

• 5^6

• 5^5

What is the value of 8 to the third power?

• 64

• 128

• 256

• 512

What is the value of 12 squared?

• 120

• 132

• 144

• 156

Which of the following is a perfect square?

• 81

• 60

• 50

• 70

What is the area of a square with sides of 2 centimeters?

• 6 cm²

• 4 cm²

• 2 cm²

• 8 cm²

What is the area of a baseball diamond with sides of 90 feet?

• 8100 ft²

• 9000 ft²

• 81000 ft²

• 90000 ft²

What is the term for a number that is the result of multiplying a number by itself?

• Factor

• Exponent

• Base

• Perfect square