Negative Exponents Worksheet for Class 8

Negative Exponents Worksheet for Class 8
Negative Exponents Worksheet for Class 8

Negative Exponents Worksheet for Class 8

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At Planet Spark, I believe in making math fun and accessible for all students. My teaching approach focuses on building a strong foundation, fostering problem-solving skills, and encouraging curiosity and creativity. By making math relevant and engaging, I empower students to develop a lifelong love for learning and excel in this essential subject.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

This worksheet is packed with engaging and well-structured practice questions that help students strengthen their understanding of negative exponents.
Inside, learners will find:

  • 10 carefully curated questions based on Class 8 level concepts.

  • Coverage of essential topics: meaning of negative exponents, converting to positive exponents, comparing values, simplifying expressions, and applying exponent laws.

  • A mix of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Fill in the Blanks to test both conceptual understanding and accuracy.

  • An Answer Key provided at the end for easy self-evaluation.

Who Can Practise This Worksheet?

This worksheet is ideal for:

  • Class 8 students studying under CBSE, ICSE, and state boards.

  • Learners who want extra practice beyond classroom exercises.

  • Students preparing for school exams, math olympiads, or quick revision sessions.

  • Anyone who wishes to build confidence with exponent rules in a simple, structured way.

Why Is It Important to Practise This Worksheet?

Learning negative exponents becomes much easier when students consistently practise problems in small, manageable steps.
This worksheet helps:

  • Strengthen the foundational understanding of exponent laws.

  • Improve speed and accuracy in simplifying expressions.

  • Build confidence before exams through repeated exposure to typical question formats.

  • Reduce mistakes in higher-grade algebra topics, where exponents appear frequently.

📝 Answer Key

MCQ Answer Key

  1. 1/8

  2. 5

  3. 1/x⁴

  4. 3⁻⁶

  5. 3⁻²

Fill in the Blanks Answer Key

  1. 1/8

  2. 1/25

  3. 1/x

  4. 1/9

  5. 1/y⁴

Frequently Asked Questions

It helps students understand negative exponents, convert them to positive exponents, and apply exponent laws accurately.

Yes! The worksheet follows the syllabus and difficulty level of both CBSE and ICSE Class 8 maths.

Absolutely—questions are designed in exam-style formats, making it perfect for revision.

Yes, separate answer keys for MCQs and Fill in the Blanks are provided for quick evaluation.