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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Square Roots

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students differentiate between perfect roots and rational roots. In this algebra lesson, students perform operation using roots. They add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Higher Roots and Rational Exponents

For Students 9th
In this higher roots activity, 9th graders solve and complete 40 various types of problems. First, they simplify each root by taking the number inside times another number. Then, students write out the root using rational exponents.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rational and Irrational Numbers

For Students 8th - 9th
Here is a rational and irrational numbers learning exercise in which learners identify 10 different expressions related to various types of numbers. They determine whether each expression given is a rational or irrational number.
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Assessment
Mathed Up!

Surds

For Students 8th - 11th
Young mathematicians learn how to simplify expressions with square roots by watching a video that shows several ways to rewrite expressions involving radicals. They work on questions where they rationalize denominators and expand and...
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Activity
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Oregon Department of Education

Building Number Sense

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
It's never too early to begin a child's math education. This collection of fun hands-on activities engage youngsters in building their number sense as they learn how to count objects, identify numerals, compare amounts, and much more.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplifying Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th
In this radical worksheet, students write given radical expressions in a square root form. Explanations and examples are provided at the beginning of the document. This two-page worksheet contains 24 problems. Answers are located at the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Simplify Radicals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners are introduced to the concept of radicals and how to use them in various situations. They review rational and irrational numbers while simplifying different number sentences. They also practice factoring perfect squares.
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Activity
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Illustrative Mathematics

Rational or Irrational?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Is 4 plus the square root of 2 rational or irrational? After your class has gained a basic grasp of rational and irrational numbers, use this worksheet to push them a little further in their understanding. Learners must identify sums and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Squares and Square Roots II

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students evaluate squares and square roots. Through practice, they discover the inverse relationship between squares and square roots. Students take notes, solve square root and square root problems, and classify numbers as rational or...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet #12: Simplifying Radicals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this radical worksheet, students simplify radicals by identifying the root, and rationalizing the denominator. They complete 40 multiple choice answers.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Formulae

For Students 6th - 9th
Learners complete a 24 page unit. They solve expressions by plugging in values, and translate words into algebraic equations. Included are: mixed operations, square roots, exponents and negative numbers. This resource provides a good...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Lesson 19: Rational Functions and Long Division

For Students 10th - 12th
Explore rational functions with this packet. A lot of information is provided, including several examples. Learners graph rational functions and find vertical, horizontal, and oblique asymptotes. This seven-page instructional activity...
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Unit Plan
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EngageNY

Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This assessment pair goes way beyond simple graphing, factoring and solving polynomial equations, really forcing learners to investigate the math ideas behind the calculations. Short and to-the-point questions build on one another,...
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Handout
Charleston School District

Comparing and Ordering Irrational Numbers on a Number Line

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Estimating the value of numbers is much harder than it sounds! Scholars compare and order the value of numbers presented in different forms including fractions, decimals, roots, integers, and pi. This builds on the previous lessons in...
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Assessment
Mathematics Assessment Project

The Number System

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Count this assessment in the "use" pile. Middle schoolers solve a set of five problems in the seventh and eighth grade number system domains. All problems are in pure mathematics with no applications.
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Handout
Charleston School District

Solving Exponent Equations

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Show your class that not all equations are linear. The lesson asks learners to solve simple quadratic and cubic equations using square and cube roots. Problems include equations with no solutions. 
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Handout
Cabrillo College

Elementary Algebra

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Hello Algebra! If you're in need of a resource with a books worth of examples and practice problems, this is it. Some topics include linear equations, polynomials and exponents, rational expressions, quadratic equations, and a great...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rational or Irrational

For Students 7th
In this rational and irrational numbers worksheet, 7th graders solve 24 different problems that include defining various rational and irrational numbers and/or expressions. First, they identify whether each given number and/or expression...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Radicals

For Students 9th
In this radicals learning exercise, 9th graders identify and solve 21 different problems that include various simple radical forms. First, they determine if there is a radical in the denominator. Then, students rationalize the...
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Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 8 Module 7

For Students 8th Standards
Assess pupil understanding of rational and irrational numbers with a mid-module assessment that is the 15th lesson in the 25-part series. The questions represent the objectives in the first half of the series. Topics include decimal...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discriminating Against the Zero

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of quadratic equations.  In this quadratic equations instructional activity, students find the roots or zeros of quadratic equations using the quadratic formula.  Students give examples of functions with 2...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Corners of a Square

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders cut the corners off of a square so that a regular octagon remains.  Students determine the length of each side of the octagon.  The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution. 
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Handout
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El Paso Community College

Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
This resource has everything you need to know about solving quadratic equations. Factoring, completing the square, the quadratic formula, and using the discriminant are all there with with worked out examples and a 25 problem activity...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quotients Involving Square Roots; Extra Practice 35

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this math worksheet, students simplify fractions involving square roots. They must rationalize the denominators in ten problems. The final eight problems require students to approximate their answers to three decimal places.