KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Calculations: Written Multiplication - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to calculate 3 to the power of 3. It begins by defining the exponent and then demonstrates the multiplication process: 3 multiplied by itself three times, resulting in 27. The tutorial concludes with the final answer and mentions the marking for the question.

What does the exponent 3 indicate when we say 'to the power of three'?

• Multiply the number by 3

• Add the number three times

• Multiply the number by itself three times

• Divide the number by 3

If a number is raised to the power of three, how many times is it multiplied by itself?

• Four times

• Two times

• Three times

• Five times

What is the result of 3 multiplied by itself three times?

• 27

• 36

• 18

• 9

Which of the following is the correct sequence of operations for 3 to the power of 3?

• 3 + 3 + 3

• 3 - 3 - 3

• 3 * 3 * 3

• 3 / 3 / 3

What is the final answer when calculating 3 to the power of 3?

• 18

• 21

• 24

• 27