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Exponents Review

Janasia Arrington

Created by Janasia Arrington

10 questions

6th Grade

Math

Updated Jan 2026

Exponents Review is a free printable Grade 6 mathematics worksheet with 10 multiple-choice questions on reading, writing, and evaluating exponential expressions. Students identify the value of powers such as 2^4 and 3^3, match repeated multiplication to exponent form, and recognize the base and exponent in numerical expressions. The worksheet also asks students to convert between exponential notation and expanded form, interpret phrases such as “two to the fourth power,” and distinguish powers from simple multiplication. These focused questions help students connect repeated factors with exponents while checking whether they can apply the notation in several ways. A complete answer key is included for efficient review, independent practice, or assessment.

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Exponents Review

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is equivalent to 24?

a)

8

b)

20

c)

16

d)

12

2.

25 is the same as 2 x 5.

a)

True

b)

False

3.
Find the equivalent expression.

9 x 9 x 9 x 9 x 9
a)
95
b)
915
c)
9 x 5
d)
9 + 9 + 9 + 9+ 9
4.

Which is equivalent to 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 ?

a)

75

b)

76

c)

67

d)

77

5.
What is the value of 33 ?
a)
9
b)
6
c)
27
d)
33
6.
Which reads "two to the fourth power?"
a)
24
b)
42
c)
24
d)
42
7.
What is the exponent form for the factors
5 x 5 x 5?
a)
35
b)
53
8.
32 = 3×2
a)
True 
b)
False
9.

What is 45 in expanded form?

a)

5 x 5 x 5 x 5

b)

4 x 4 x 4 x 4

c)

5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5

d)

4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4

10.
How would you say this in exponential form?
6 x 6 x 6 x 6 x 6 x 6 x 6
a)
6 to the 7th power
b)
6 to the 8th power
c)
7 to the 9th power
d)
10 to the 5th power
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Exponents Review

Total questions: 10

1.
c)

16

2.
b)

False

3.
a) 95
4.
b)

76

5.
c) 27
6.
c) 24
7.
b) 53
8.
b) False
9.
d)

4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4

10.
a) 6 to the 7th power

FAQs

What does the Exponents Review worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 worksheet uses 10 multiple-choice questions to practice representing and evaluating powers. Students convert repeated multiplication such as 5 × 5 × 5 into 5^3, expand expressions such as 4^5, identify the base and exponent, interpret verbal forms, and find values such as 3^3 = 27.

How can I use this worksheet to teach exponents?

Introduce the base as the repeated factor and the exponent as the number of times that factor is used, then model one conversion in each direction. As students complete the multiple-choice items, ask them to explain why an expression such as 2^5 is not the same as 2 × 5 and to justify their choice by writing the repeated multiplication.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this exponents worksheet?

Students may multiply the base by the exponent instead of repeating the base, such as treating 3^2 as 3 × 2. They may also reverse the base and exponent, miscount repeated factors when writing a power, or confuse exponent notation with numbers that merely look adjacent, such as 2^4 and 4^2.

How do I assign and grade the Exponents Review worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for all 10 multiple-choice questions. Printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable option can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this exponents worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so the exponential expressions and answer choices are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the multiple-choice worksheet into another language when that better supports access to the exponent notation and directions.

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