Exploring Powers of 10 and Exponents

The video tutorial covers the concept of powers of ten and exponents, starting with an introduction to the topic. It explains the relationship between base and exponent, using base 10 blocks for demonstration. A real-world problem involving hummingbirds is solved to illustrate the application of these concepts. The video also discusses identifying patterns in math and includes exercises on writing numbers in exponent and word form. The tutorial concludes with a summary and closing remarks.

What is the essential question of the video?

• How do you multiply numbers?

• What is the base of a number?

• How can you use an exponent to show powers of 10?

• What is the value of zero?

What does the exponent in a power of ten indicate?

• The number of times the base is added

• The number of times the base is multiplied by itself

• The value of the base

• The sum of the base and the exponent

What is the base in the expression 10^3?

• 3

• 1000

• 10

• 100

What is the value of any number raised to the zero power?

• The number itself

• 1

• 0

• 10

How many times does a hummingbird beat its wings per minute if it beats 3 times 10^3?

• 30

• 300

• 3000

• 30000

What pattern is observed when multiplying by powers of ten?

• The exponent decreases by one

• The base changes

• The exponent remains the same

• The exponent increases by one

How would you write 10 times 10 in exponent form?

• 10^1

• 10^4

• 10^3

• 10^2

What is the word form of 10^4?

• All of the above

• Ten raised to the fourth power

• Ten to the fourth power

• Fourth power of ten

What is the value of 4 times 10^2?

• 40

• 4

• 400

• 4000

What is the value of 7 times 10^3?

• 70000

• 70

• 700

• 7000