Algebra: Exponent Song - Rules for Simplifying with Exponents

Sung to the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It...", this song will reinforce the five "main" rules for simplifying with exponents. Teach one stanza at a time as you teach the rules and keep singing it when students ask for help. Before you know it, students will be singing the song back to themselves.

***Warning! If you are planning to buy my Unit 7 Guided Presentation Notes on Exponent Rules, please know that this song is already included with those note pages.***

You really don't have to be a great singer for this (trust me). Just speak it in a "sing-songy" voice.

In my classroom, I always let the students volunteer to come up in groups of five at the end of the unit to sing the song in front of the class for extra credit. By the time three or four groups have gone, most students have the song in their head and can use it to help themselves remember the rules. I find this very effective and a very fun way to review the rules.

***MUSIC***is now available for this song in my store for FREE!!! If you purchase, don't forget to go get your free music. The music does not include the words...you will need to buy this song to have the words. Follow this link to get the music... Exponent Song Music ONLY

This is an original song written by me and as such it is protected under fair use copyright laws. You may not sell it, give it away to other teachers, or include it in any product meant for sale or re-sale. Purchase implies one license only for one teacher to use with his or her students.

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