Add a hands-on exponent rules activity to your math unit with this Negative Exponent Rule Domino Activity. This resource gives students focused practice simplifying expressions using the negative exponent rule.

Students can start at any problem and connect the pieces like dominoes by matching each expression to its correct answer. The activity is self-checking because each correct answer leads students to the next matching piece.

The domino pieces include space for students to show their work. Students can also glue the completed domino chain onto construction paper to display their work or turn it in for review.

What’s Included:

• Suggested directions

• 20 negative exponent rule problems

• Domino-style activity pieces

• Completed answer key

• Print-ready student pages

Perfect for:

• Negative exponent rule practice

• Exponent rules review

• 8th grade math

• CCSS 8.EE.A.1

• Math centers

• Partner practice

• Independent practice

• Sub plans

The domino format gives students a different way to practice negative exponents while still keeping the focus on accuracy and showing work.