Power Play Teacher Guide 8th Grade Math • Powers
Power Play Teacher Guide
Squares (up to 15) and Cubes (up to 10) Classroom Bingo Lesson Plan
ID: PP-T-01
Lesson Specs
Duration:50-60 Mins
Format:Active Game
Focus:Squares/Cubes
Learning Objectives
Evaluate perfect squares of integers from \(0\) up to \(15\).
Evaluate perfect cubes of integers from \(0\) up to \(10\).
Connect exponential notation (base and power) with quick mental evaluation.
Lesson Pacing & Activities
10 Mins
1. Setup & Warm-Up Check-In
Students complete the "Power Play Check-In" warm-up independently. Review answers together to review square and cube notation before beginning the game.
10 Mins
2. Bingo Board Customization
Hand out the "Power Play Bingo Board". Instruct students to choose 24 numbers from the 24-number "Power Up Pool" on their sheet, writing them in a randomized layout across their grid (leaving the center "FREE" star blank).
25 Mins
3. Play the Bingo Game
Call expressions from the master list (or pull calling cards from a bag). Students must calculate each exponent value on scratch paper and mark it if they have it on their board. Play multiple rounds (Row, Column, Diagonal, Four Corners, or Blackout).
10 Mins
4. Diagnostic Exit Ticket
Have students cut and complete the Exit Ticket at the bottom of the Check-In sheet. Collect it as they leave to assess mastery and identify students requiring tier-2 intervention.
Master Game Call List (Part 1) Expressions & Evaluated Values
Use this list to call out exponential expressions. Students calculate the mental math, searching for the resulting value. Check off items in the circles as they are drawn.
1 Zero Base: \(0^2\) or \(0^3\)
0
2 One Base: \(1^2\) or \(1^3\)
1
3 Two Squared: \(2^2\)
4
4 Two Cubed: \(2^3\)
8
5 Three Squared: \(3^2\)
9
6 Four Squared: \(4^2\)
16
7 Five Squared: \(5^2\)
25
8 Three Cubed: \(3^3\)
27
9 Six Squared: \(6^2\)
36
10 Seven Squared: \(7^2\)
49
11 Eight Sq / Four Cu: \(8^2\) or \(4^3\)
64
12 Nine Squared: \(9^2\)
81
Unit: Powers and Exponents PAGE 1 OF 2 © Power Play Classroom Systems
Master Game Call List (Part 2)
Perfect cubes up to 10 and square values up to 15.
ID: PP-T-02
13 Ten Squared: \(10^2\)
100
14 Eleven Squared: \(11^2\)
121
15 Five Cubed: \(5^3\)
125
16 Twelve Squared: \(12^2\)
144
17 Thirteen Squared: \(13^2\)
169
18 Fourteen Squared: \(14^2\)
196
19 Six Cubed: \(6^3\)
216
20 Fifteen Squared: \(15^2\)
225
21 Seven Cubed: \(7^3\)
343
22 Eight Cubed: \(8^3\)
512
23 Nine Cubed: \(9^3\)
729
24 Ten Cubed: \(10^3\)
1000
Printable Calling Cards
Cut along the dotted lines, fold or shuffle them, and draw them randomly to run the game.
#1 \(0^2\) Ans: 0
#2 \(1^3\) Ans: 1
#3 \(2^2\) Ans: 4
#4 \(2^3\) Ans: 8
#5 \(3^2\) Ans: 9
#6 \(4^2\) Ans: 16
#7 \(5^2\) Ans: 25
#8 \(3^3\) Ans: 27
#9 \(6^2\) Ans: 36
#10 \(7^2\) Ans: 49
#11 \(8^2\) Ans: 64
#12 \(9^2\) Ans: 81
#13 \(10^2\) Ans: 100
#14 \(11^2\) Ans: 121
#15 \(5^3\) Ans: 125
#16 \(12^2\) Ans: 144
#17 \(13^2\) Ans: 169
#18 \(14^2\) Ans: 196
#19 \(6^3\) Ans: 216
#20 \(15^2\) Ans: 225
#21 \(7^3\) Ans: 343
#22 \(8^3\) Ans: 512
#23 \(9^3\) Ans: 729
#24 \(10^3\) Ans: 1000
Unit: Powers and Exponents PAGE 2 OF 2 © Power Play Classroom Systems
Power Play Bingo Board NAME:
DATE:
PERIOD:
LEVEL 8 • EXPONENTS
Power Play Bingo
Squares up to 15 & Cubes up to 10
Setup Board
1. Choose exactly 24 unique values from the Power Up Pool .FREE !
Power Up Pool (24 Values) Check them off as you place them!
□ 0
□ 1
□ 4
□ 8
□ 9
□ 16
□ 25
□ 27
□ 36
□ 49
□ 64
□ 81
□ 100
□ 121
□ 125
□ 144
□ 169
□ 196
□ 216
□ 225
□ 343
□ 512
□ 729
□ 1000
P
O
W
E
R
FREE
Power Lab (Calculation Scratchpad)
Show your repeated multiplication here! e.g., \(12^2 = 12 \times 12 = 144\)
Power Play Bingo Board • Squares & Cubes STUDENT BINGO LEVEL 8 MATH
Power Play Check In NAME:
DATE:
PERIOD:
01 • WARM-UP
Power Up Warm-Up
Review your square and cube foundations before launching into the game.
PROBLEM 01
Evaluate \(4^2\)
Multiplication:
Final Answer:
PROBLEM 02
Evaluate \(3^3\)
Multiplication:
Final Answer:
PROBLEM 03
Evaluate \(13^2\)
Multiplication:
Final Answer:
PROBLEM 04 • ERROR ANALYSIS
What's Wrong With Sam's Work?
Sam wrote: "Five cubed is 15 because \(5 \times 3 = 15\)."
Identify the error in Sam's reasoning:
Write the correct calculation: \(5^3 =\) \(=\)
DETACH EXIT TICKET HERE
NAME:
DATE:
PERIOD:
02 • EXIT TICKET
Power Play Exit Ticket
Demonstrate your mastery of squares (up to 15) and cubes (up to 10).
Q1 • SQUARE
\(15^2 =\)
Q2 • CUBE
\(2^3 =\)
Q3 • CUBE
\(8^3 =\)
Q4 • UNKNOWN
\(12^x = 144\)
What is \(x\)?
\(x =\)
Q5 • CONCEPTUAL PROOF
Which Value is Larger?
Compare \(10^2\) and \(5^3\). Evaluate both, state which is larger, and explain how you know.
Evaluate \(10^2 =\)
Evaluate \(5^3 =\)
Power Play Warm-Up & Exit Ticket Check-In STUDENT COPY LEVEL 8 MATH
Power Play Printed Cards Power Play • Print-Ready Bingo Cards (A & B) 8th Grade Exponents • Squares and Cubes
CARD A
Power Play Bingo
NAME: ______________________ PERIOD: _____
How to Play:
This card is pre-loaded with squares and cubes. Solve the expression called by your teacher, find that value, and mark it with an X or a counter.
Answers range:
P
O
W
E
R
49
216
4
125
1000
9
81
27
144
0
121
169
FREE
343
225
16
512
64
8
1
36
196
729
25
100
CUT HERE TO SEPARATE CARDS
CARD B
Power Play Bingo
NAME: ______________________ PERIOD: _____
How to Play:
This card is pre-loaded with squares and cubes. Solve the expression called by your teacher, find that value, and mark it with an X or a counter.
Answers range:
P
O
W
E
R
1
8
144
343
81
729
169
25
100
121
4
1000
FREE
16
216
27
49
0
196
512
225
36
125
64
9
Power Play Bingo Cards PAGE 1 OF 2 (CARDS A & B) © Power Play Classroom Systems
Power Play • Print-Ready Bingo Cards (C & D) 8th Grade Exponents • Squares and Cubes
CARD C
Power Play Bingo
NAME: ______________________ PERIOD: _____
How to Play:
This card is pre-loaded with squares and cubes. Solve the expression called by your teacher, find that value, and mark it with an X or a counter.
