Focus on one exponent rule at a time with this Negative Exponent Rule Riddle Activity. Students practice simplifying expressions with negative exponents before moving into mixed exponent rule practice.

This activity includes 25 problems focused on the negative exponent rule only. Four bonus problems are also included for students who are ready to apply additional exponent rules.

Students solve each problem, then use their answers to complete the riddle. The riddle format gives students a simple way to check their work as they practice.

What’s Included:

• 25 negative exponent rule problems

• 4 bonus exponent rule problems

• Riddle worksheet

• Riddle answer key

• Completed teacher answer keys

• Print-ready student pages

Perfect for:

• Negative exponents

• Negative exponent rule

• Exponent rules practice

• 8th grade expressions and equations

• CCSS 8.EE.A.1

• Independent practice

• Homework

• Math centers

• Review

• Sub plans

Practicing the negative exponent rule on its own helps students understand how to rewrite expressions before combining it with other exponent rules.

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