Powers & Exponents for 6th Grade: Whole Numbers, Fractions & Decimals (Full Lesson)

What does 2³ really mean, and why isn't it 6? This lesson covers the vocabulary (base, exponent, power, squared, cubed), how to read powers aloud, the two most common exponent mistakes, and how to evaluate powers with whole number, fraction and decimal bases. Then try 3 practice problems yourself, with a pause before each answer. Want a quick review? Watch our 60-second exponents Short:    • Is 2³ = 6? Exponents Explained in 60 Secon...   Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:14 Vocabulary 0:46 Whole numbers 1:03 Mistakes 1:27 Fraction bases 1:44 Decimal bases 2:04 Practice 2:46 Recap #math #exponents #6thgrade #mathhelp