
Exponents with Whole Number Bases and Powers (Including Zero as Power) – Beginner Level Worksheets, Math Problems
These worksheets are designed to introduce students to the basics of exponents, including the special case of zero exponents. With whole number bases and small powers, learners build a strong foundation in evaluating, simplifying, and understanding exponential expressions.
What’s Inside:
Beginner-friendly problems such as:
Bases from 2 to 12 with powers ranging from 0 to 3.
Step-by-step examples explaining why any non-zero base to the power of zero equals 1.
Exercises include: evaluate, fill-in-the-blank, and match-the-answer activities.
Visual and scaffolded practice moving from single-step to independent problems.
Skills Covered:
Understanding the meaning of exponents as repeated multiplication.
Applying the zero exponent rule (
Evaluating exponential expressions with small whole number powers.
Building confidence for more advanced exponent topics.
Perfect For:
Elementary and middle school learners (Grades 5–7).
Teachers introducing exponents for the first time.
Homework, classwork, math centers, or tutoring.
These beginner-level worksheets provide step-by-step practice with whole number bases and powers—including the important case of zero exponents—to ensure students grasp the fundamentals of exponential notation.
Worksheets are made in 8.5” x 11” Standard Letter Size. This resource is helpful in students’ assessment, Independent Studies, group activities, practice and homework. This product is available in PDF format and ready to print as well.
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