Focus on one exponent rule at a time with this Zero Exponent Rule Coloring Activity. Students practice simplifying expressions using the zero exponent rule, including problems that require careful attention to parentheses.

The zero exponent rule is often one of the easier exponent rules for students to learn, but parentheses can make some problems more challenging. This activity gives students practice deciding when the entire expression is raised to the zero power and when only part of the expression is affected.

After simplifying each expression, students match their answers to the coloring key and complete the coloring page. Use this activity for independent practice, math centers, homework, review, or sub plans.

What’s Included:

• 15 zero exponent rule problems

• Practice with parentheses

• Color by number coloring page

• Blank coloring sheet

• Answer key

• Print-ready student pages

Perfect for:

• Zero exponent rule practice

• Exponent rules review

• Simplifying expressions with exponents

• Parentheses and exponents

• 8th grade expressions and equations

• CCSS 8.EE.A.1

• Math centers

• Independent practice

• Homework

• Sub plans

Practicing parentheses with the zero exponent rule helps students slow down and identify exactly which part of the expression has an exponent of zero.

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