Year 9 – unit 4 – index laws
The Mathematics K-10 syllabus (2023) is to be taught in Years 3 to 10 from 2024.
Detailed implementation information including key features and resources is available on the Mathematics syllabus development page (NESA).
A 9-lesson unit for Year 9 with resources
This program of learning addresses content from the Core focus areas of Indices A and Numbers of any magnitude as well as Path focus areas of Indices B and Indices C. The lessons and sequences in this program of learning are designed to allow students to explore the index laws and apply them both numerically and algebraically.
Introduction
Lesson 1 – invaluable indices
Lesson 2 – mathematical shorthand
Lesson 3 – how many trips to the moon?
How many trips to the moon? (DOCX 124 KB)
Lesson 4 – growing with power
Growing with power (DOCX 194 KB)
Lesson 5 – let's power down
Lesson 6 – reflecting on practice
Reflecting on practice (DOCX 874 KB)