Fractional Exponents Puzzles

This file contains 2 puzzles for students to put together using their knowledge of fractional exponents. Students must convert between radical form and exponentional form. Students will also need to find the smallest base to complete the problems. There are 2 puzzles made from a 4 by 4 grid. The answer keys are inlcuded and made so that the teacher can check students work quickly. The teacher directions for the activity are: : 1. Give each student a copy of a puzzle. Have them cut it out, write a number that you give them on the back of each piece, mix them up, and place the pieces in a zip lock bag. (Give each student a different number to put on the back of the puzzle pieces. The numbers on the back are for when a piece is found on the floor. You will know to which bag it belongs.) 2. Have students to switch bags. This ensures that they mix them up. 3. Students will them put them back together. Use your key to check. 4. This is an activity that can be repeated on multiple days for review.