This 8th-grade math lesson is an introduction to exponential notation and dives deeply into vocabulary, calculator use, and the use (or exclusion) of parentheses around negative bases. It is a complete, ready-to-teach lesson and includes notes, slides (with bellringer), IEP/Tier student supports, independent practice, extension/early finisher activity, timed practice, exit ticket, and answer keys for all materials. The following is a list of everything included in this resource:TEACHGuided not