Simplifying indices code breaker
Simplify the expressions, in terms of y, with indices to find the term relating to each letter, then crack the code to reveal a dreadful joke!
This activity covers multiplying and dividing indices as well as raising a power to a power. Two differentiated sheets are provided – the second asks students to give answers as fractions, instead of negative indices.
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Review this resourceHi Jay,
You'll find the answers on page 3.
Helen
You'll find the answers on page 3.
Helen
20/05/2015
How do I find the answer sheet for my students to mark their work after completing this activity.
20/05/2015
Hi Nina,
Thank you for bringing this up – it will help other teachers gauge the suitability for their classes too as you may need to be a bit cautious with your sillier students. The last word could be adapted to say 'soap', simply by copy-pasting the relevant expressions from the answers.
Jo
Thank you for bringing this up – it will help other teachers gauge the suitability for their classes too as you may need to be a bit cautious with your sillier students. The last word could be adapted to say 'soap', simply by copy-pasting the relevant expressions from the answers.
Jo
09/01/2014
Good idea and nice activity but the message put me off - for older years I think they could become quite silly about it.
Thanks
Thanks
06/01/2014
