This document provides instructions for using a scientific calculator to evaluate exponential expressions. It explains that the ^ button is used to calculate exponents, such as 42 = 16. It encourages practicing with examples like 203, 66, and 32 and provides spaces to show the work and write the calculated values. Students are directed to use their calculator to find the value of several exponential forms and write the values on loose-leaf paper.

1. Name________________________________________ Date______________________
Mrs. Labuski & Mrs. Portsmore Per________ Scientific Calculator
A. Exponents
To find the value of 42, what should you plug into the calculator?
Now, look for a button on the calculator that will calculate
exponents. Label it on the model.
1. Press 4, x2.
What appears on your calculator? _______________
Press ENTER.
Your calculator should read 16.
2. If you wanted to do 45 you could press 4 × 4 ×4 × 4 × 4 on the calculator. Try it.
What is 45?
Press the following buttons. Find the ^ button.
Press 4, ^, 5, ENTER.
Your calculator should read 1024.
Practice:
203 ________
66 ________
2
3 ________
The ^ button always you to calculate any exponent.
If the exponent is the 2nd power, you can use the x2button.

2. Show all work for # 7-14 on loose-leaf
Use calculator to find the value of number and write the value below the exponential form.