Powers, order of operations and evaluating expressions.
Exponents and Expressions teaches sixth graders to use whole-number exponents, apply the order of operations and evaluate expressions with variables. It's a gentle, clear first step into algebra.
Math course · Grade 6
Exponents and Expressions · Learning goals
Use whole-number exponents, apply the order of operations, and evaluate expressions with variables.
Why it matters
Variables and expressions are how math describes patterns and relationships, used in every later math class.
Powers like 10⁶ appear in science for very big and very small numbers.
Evaluating expressions step by step builds precision and good math habits.
Inside Exponents and Expressions
A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.
Step 1 · Lesson
A short read-aloud lesson in 4 steps, with pictures and worked examples.
Step 2 · Game
Multiply the base by itself. (8 problems)
Step 3 · Game
Exponents come before × and +. (6 problems)
Step 4 · Game
Swap in the value and solve. (6 problems)
Step 5 · Game
Write and evaluate the expression. (4 problems)
Lesson preview
This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.
An exponent tells how many times to multiply a number by itself: 2^3 = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8.
Squared means power 2: 5^2 = 25. Cubed means power 3: 3^3 = 27.
Order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiply and divide, then add and subtract.
To evaluate 3x + 4 when x = 5, swap in 5: 3 × 5 + 4 = 19.
For parents
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Write a rule like "cost = 3n + 2" for buying n notebooks with a $2 bag. Ask your child to find the cost for 4 and for 10 notebooks.
Practice
Real questions from Exponents and Expressions. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.
Question 1
27
Question 2
5
Question 3
37
The full course has 24 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.
Exponents and Expressions · Questions from parents
Exponents and Expressions is a grade 6 math course for kids ages 11–12. That is Year 7 maths in the UK and Year 6 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
Use whole-number exponents, apply the order of operations, and evaluate expressions with variables. Along the way they practice: Powers; Order of Operations; Evaluate It; Expression Stories.
About 10 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Exponents and Expressions is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.
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