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Powers as repeated multiplication

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, 434^343 means 4×4×44 \times 4 \times 44×4×4.

Powers and Roots Lesson

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Maths
  3. /Powers and Roots

Step-by-step lessons covering Oxford AQA IGCSE Maths Powers and Roots for Core and Extended tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Core: 1C and 2C; Extension: 1E and 2E) format. Since content from any part of the specification can appear on either paper, keep number and algebra fluency sharp throughout the course rather than leaving it until near the exam.

Lessons

Addition and SubtractionMultiplication and DivisionTimePlace ValueRoundingNegative NumbersPowers and RootsBIDMAS