Students will practice simplifying expressions using the laws of exponents with this set of 40 task cards. Cards are organized as follows:
• Cards 1-2: Adding & Subtracting Monomials (reinforced on several cards)
• Cards 3-8: Product Rule (positive exponents only)
• Cards 9-14: Power Rule (positive exponents only)
• Cards 15-20: Quotient Rule (positive exponents only)
• Cards 21-34: Negative Exponent Rule and Mixed Review
• Cards 35-40: Geometry Applications (Perimeter, Area, Volume)
Zero exponents included as well. Break the cards up and use them as you teach the rules, or use as a cumulative review at the end of a unit. Problems range in difficulty. This activity was designed for an Algebra 1 level course.
Students can check their answers by scanning the QR code on each card. Connection to the internet is not required to scan the code, however, a QR scanner app is required on the device. There are several free apps available to download. Cards without QR codes also included should you wish not to use them.
This resource is included in the following bundle(s):
Pre-Algebra Activities Bundle
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.
