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Rational Exponents
Investigate rational exponents in this math lesson. Scholars make conjectures about the relationship between rational exponents and radicals. They then use their Ti-Nspire to simplify rational exponents.
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Number Sense and Numeration: Multiples, Factors and Square Roots
A great resource for any math teacher covering multiples, factors or square roots; this worksheet walks young mathematicians through the logic behind factoring and square roots with a systematic set of problems which gradually increase...
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Mathmateer
Three, two, one...liftoff! Elevate math skills to new heights while having a blast. A great resource that combines entertainment and education for children of all ages.
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Placing a Square Root on the Number Line
There are many ways to approach finding the rational approximation of an unknown square root. Here is a problem that will help math learners make a connection between square roots and their order on a number line. As usual, determine two...
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Principles of Square Roots Lesson Plan
Middle and high schoolers investigate all the different places in math that square root is present. In this geometry lesson, pupils discuss square roots as it relates to a right triangle and construction. They go over altitude, rise,...
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Review of Pre-Algebra
Middle and high schoolers review topics covered Pre-Algebra. They solve problems questions dealing with exponents, square roots and absolute value. They use the rules of divisibility and identify prime numbers. This two-page on-line...
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Number Sense and Numeration: Square Roots
In this square roots instructional activity, 8th graders solve 14 different types of problems to include determining the square root of a number of problems, determining the area of a rectangle and the length of a side of a square with...
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Square Root Worksheet
In this square root worksheet, students determine the square root of perfect squares. This one-page worksheet contains 20 problems.
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Powers and Roots
Eighth graders determine the square and cube roots of given numbers in this math lesson. They determine the missing number in a sequence. Additionally, they calculate the interior and exterior polygon angles.
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Regents Exam Questions: Properties of Logarithms 1
In this logarithms worksheet, students match given equations to its equivalent equation. Students solve logarithms. This four-page worksheet contains twenty multiple-choice problems. Answers are listed on the last page.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Reinforce the use of the Pythagorean theorem with this problem solving lesson. Middle schoolers use the Pythagorean theorem to solve word problems. They work in pairs to find the answers to the problems, and then explain how they got...
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Exponential Expressions - Perfect Squares, Square Roots
Color tiles are used to model perfect squares. Alone or in pairs, middle schoolers will find patterns. Afterward, the relationship between perfect squares and roots will be discussed as a whole class.
Illustrative Mathematics
Estimating Square Roots
No calculators! Assure your learners that they can find the square root of a large number. All they need are two known squares close by and a table. Come up with an additional practice and your number crunchers will have it mastered in...
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Numbers 1.1
In this numbers 1.1 worksheet, students solve 64 problems about all kinds of numbers: rational, irrational, prime, composite, square roots, fractions, decimals.
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Semester Review Worksheet: College Prep Algebra
In this semester review worksheet, students simplify given expressions. They translate word sentences into algebraic expressions, solve equations through substitution, and find the value of a variable in a given equation. This worksheet...
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Measuring Segments
Middle and high schoolers solve 14 problems that include finding the distance between two points in different situations. First, they refer to a number line to find the measure of each point on the line. Then, pupils refer to the...
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Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
In this roots and the Pythagorean Theorem activity, learners solve 15 different types of problems related to square roots and applying the Pythagorean Theorem. They first determine the square root of each number and then, the cube root....
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Algebra 1: Simplifying Radicals
After discussing the difference between rational and irrational numbers, the class pratices simplifying, adding, and subtracting radical expressions. They play a game which involves passing around cards until they have matching hands of...
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Absolute Value
In this absolute value worksheet, students solve 10 different equations that include solving absolute values. First, they determine whether their equation is expressed in the a+bi form. Then, students select the coefficients for a and b....
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Square Roots Using a Carpenter's Square
Students calculate the square root of a given number using carpenter's square measurements. In this math lesson, students relate this method on the Pythagorean theorem. They answer practice problems after the exploration activity,
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Rationalize Denominators
Solve 10 different problems that include various rational expressions. First, learners rationalize the denominator in each set. Then, they write the conjugate for each binomial and determine the reciprocal. They also write an expression...
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Recursive Sequences
Consider recursive sequences with your class. They solve 10 different problems that include various recursive formula sequences. First, they write a recursive formula for the sequence shown, then determine the first 4 terms of the...
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Absolute Value
In this absolute value worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of problems. First, they rewrite the expressions without absolute value. Then, students solve each inequality shown. In addition, they simplify the...
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Simplifying Radicals: College Prep Algebra
In this radical worksheet, students simplify radicals containing integers, two variables, and numbers in exponential notation. Variables are found both inside and outside of the radical. Thirty problems are available on this worksheet.