The NCERT Book for Class 7 Maths Chapter 11: Exponents and Powers is a comprehensive resource that introduces students to the concept of exponents and powers. This chapter aims to develop students’ understanding of how exponents and powers are used to represent repeated multiplication and simplify large numbers.
The chapter begins by defining exponents and explaining their properties, such as the product of powers and the power of a power. Students learn how to express numbers in exponential form and convert them between exponential and standard form.
Furthermore, the chapter covers the operations involving exponents, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students learn the rules and properties associated with these operations, such as the power of a product and the power of a quotient.
The chapter also explores the concept of zero and negative exponents, emphasizing their significance and applications.
Students are introduced to scientific notation as a method to represent very large or very small numbers.
The NCERT Book for Class 7 Maths Chapter 11 provides numerous examples, exercises, and practice problems to reinforce the concepts learned. It encourages students to think critically and apply their knowledge of exponents and powers in solving numerical and real-life problems. The book is available in PDF format, allowing students to access it conveniently and enhance their understanding of exponents and powers.