Laws of Indices (Three Basic Rules) Code Breaker

The Laws of Indices (Three Basic Rules) Code Breaker offers students a fun and interactive way to practice simplifying expressions using the basic rules of exponents. In this activity, students apply laws such as the product rule, quotient rule, and power of a power to evaluate each expression. Once simplified, they use the key to match their answers to letters, which must be unscrambled to reveal a hidden word or phrase.
 
This engaging puzzle format reinforces students’ understanding of exponent rules while keeping them motivated and focused. By combining procedural fluency with a fun challenge, this activity supports critical thinking, accuracy, and retention of core exponent skills. It’s perfect for independent work, partner activities, or a warm-up to review the laws of indices.