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Powers as repeated multiplication

Square array for 3 squared equals 9 and cube stack for 2 cubed equals 8 with base and index labelled

A power is a short way to write repeated multiplication. For example, $4^3$ means $\times 4 \times 4$ .

Powers and Roots Lesson

IGCSE
Maths
Powers and Roots

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel IGCSE Maths Powers and Roots for IGCSE Maths. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build confidence with the shared Foundation-tier content first, since roughly 40% of Higher-tier marks are targeted at the grades 4–5 boundary that both tiers have in common.

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Powers as repeated multiplication

Square array for 3 squared equals 9 and cube stack for 2 cubed equals 8 with base and index labelled

A power is a short way to write repeated multiplication. For example, $4^3$ means $\times 4 \times 4$ .

Powers and Roots Lesson

IGCSE
Maths
Powers and Roots

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel IGCSE Maths Powers and Roots for IGCSE Maths. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build confidence with the shared Foundation-tier content first, since roughly 40% of Higher-tier marks are targeted at the grades 4–5 boundary that both tiers have in common.