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Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a collection of multiplication problems expressed in expanded form, where a number is multiplied by itself several times. The student’s task is to rewrite each expression in exponential form, where the number acts as the base and the count of repetitions as the exponent. Additionally, they are required to express the final result in standard numerical form, effectively translating from a repeated multiplication to an exponent, and finally to a product.

The “Exponent Elevator Worksheet” aims to educate students on the basics of exponents as shorthand for repeated multiplication. It teaches them to count the frequency of the base in a multiplication sequence and convert it into an exponent. This worksheet also reinforces the concept that exponents are not just symbols but represent actual multiplication processes. Through practice, students enhance their understanding of how exponents work and develop a foundational skill useful in higher-level mathematics.