This Exponent Rules Triples Activity is a Triples activity in which students practice applying exponent rules (laws of exponents) to simplify expressions. Properties covered include the product rule, power rule, quotient rule, negative exponent rule, and zero exponent rule, along with a review of adding and subtracting monomials by combining like terms.

The activity includes 30 cards, arranged into 10 sets of 3 matching cards. Students simplify each expression and then identify the three cards that have the same answer. Once complete, students cut out the cards and match them into their 10 sets of “triples.”

An answer key is included for easy checking. Please download the preview to view sample cards and see the level of problems included.

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This resource is included in the following bundle(s):

Algebra 1 Curriculum (with Activities)
Algebra 1 Activities Bundle

License Terms:

This purchase includes a single non-transferable license, meaning it is for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom and can not be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource is to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses. A transferable license is not available for this resource.

Copyright Terms:

No part of this resource may be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives, unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students.

What format are the files in?

The activity is in PDF format.

Will I have access to materials if they are updated?

Yes! If any changes are made to the materials, simply login and redownload from your purchases.

Are answer keys included?

Yes!

I love the concept of your Triples activities and have purchased all that you have for middle school. I keep looking to see if you have made more for middle school concepts. The students ALWAYS get a valuable learning practice and experience from the Triples activities.

—MARCIE T.

This is an awesome activity for exponents....I used it with PreAlgebra & Algebra classes and both were challenged. The students worked in groups or I have also sent it home as a homework for students to return with their work and the final list of triplets. Great idea :)

—CHRISTINE B.

An excellent resource and great class activity. I used this as a reinforcement and review activity. The questions are challenging and require a thorough understanding of the exponent laws.

—SHARNA A.