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Curated OER

Simplifying Radicals: College Prep Algebra

For Teachers 11th - 12th
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.
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Curated OER

Measuring Segments

For Students 8th - 10th
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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EngageNY

Properties of Exponents and Radicals

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
(vegetable)^(1/2) = root vegetable? The fourth installment of a 35-part module has scholars extend properties of exponents to rational exponents to solve problems. Individuals use these properties to rewrite radical expressions in...
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Curriculum Corner

8th Grade Math "I Can" Statement Posters

For Teachers 8th Standards
Clarify the Common Core standards for your eighth grade mathematicians with this series of classroom displays. By rewriting each standard as an achievable "I can" statement, these posters give students clear goals to work toward...
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Curated OER

Simplifying Radicals

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

Building a General Quadratic Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners rewrite a general quadratic function by completing the square to see a new form of the function that more easily identifies the x-coordinate of the vertex and the two roots of the function.
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Mathed Up!

Factors, Multiples, and Primes

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Reinforce the concept of factors, multiples, and prime numbers with a 16-problem practice activity. Eight pages offer a variety of problem solving opportunities with clear objectives and tips for successful completion. 
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Curated OER

The Real Number System: Rational or Irrational

For Students 9th - 12th
In this real numbers worksheet, learners determine if 14 expressions when simplified are rational or irrational.  Students take the square and cube roots of numbers to determine if the result is rational or irrational.
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Curated OER

Find Each Square Root

For Students 10th
In this algebra worksheet, 10th graders compute the square root of perfect roots. They also round roots with a remainder using a calculator. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
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CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 8th Grade Math – Target A

For Teachers 8th Standards
Take an irrational approach to numbers with a Smarter Balanced assessment that covers the introduction of irrational numbers. The nine items cover identifying irrational numbers, approximating them with rational numbers, and converting...
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Mathed Up!

Using a Calculator

For Students 8th - 11th
Here's a video that presents several numerical expressions to be evaluated using a calculator.Viewers come to realize that sometimes it is not just a matter of punching in the numbers, but they also need to be concerned about how...
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Curated OER

Numbers Beyond Reason!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use the story of the discovery of irrational numbers to explore the different classes of numbers, the different ways in which numbers may be represented, and how to classify different numbers into their particular class.
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Virginia Department of Education

Middle School Mathematics Vocabulary Word Wall Cards

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Having a good working knowledge of math vocabulary is so important for learners as they progress through different levels of mathematical learning. Here is 125 pages worth of wonderfully constructed vocabulary and concept review cards....
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Curated OER

DeMoivre's Theorem

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this DeMoivre's theorem worksheet, students find square, third, fourth and fifth roots of complex numbers. They give answers in trigonometric form. This one-page worksheet contains six problems. Answers are provided at the bottom...
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Curated OER

The Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th
In this quadratic formula worksheet, 9th graders identify and solve 20 different problems by applying the quadratic formula to each one. First, they read the lesson and examples to identify the quadratic formula. Then, students use the...
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Curated OER

The Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th
In this quadratic formula instructional activity, students use the quadratic formula to solve given problems. Examples and explanations are given at the beginning of the instructional activity. This one-page instructional activity...
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Curated OER

The Babylonian Algorithm, Limits and Rates of Change

For Students Higher Ed
For this successive approximations worksheet, students use the Babylonian algorithm to determine the roots of given numbers. They identify the limits of a function, and compute the rate of change in a linear function. This two-page...
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EngageNY

A Surprising Boost from Geometry

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Working with imaginary numbers — this is where it gets complex! After exploring the graph of complex numbers, learners simplify them using addition, subtraction, and multiplication. 
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Illustrative Mathematics

Checking a calculation of a decimal exponent

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
In a writing prompt, learners are asked to check the calculation of a decimal exponent without a calculator. Use as an opener or assessment after studying fractional exponents. Requires a strong understanding of exponents and roots to...
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Curated OER

Doing Battle With Radical Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe and solve examples of equations involving radicals. They complete a Doing Battle With Radical Equations worksheet and checklist.
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Quick Tables And Square Numbers (pg. 2)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this square numbers worksheet, students complete 7 word problems with the square roots and 24 problems squaring numbers.
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Escape Velocity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compute minimum velocity, using square roots.
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Curated OER

A Lesson on the Root Spiral

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create lines and shapes with a compass and a straight edge. In this geometry lesson, students investigate square roots, irrational numbers and spirals. They explore nature to see the shapes representing mathematics and geometric...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplifying Radical Expressions

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
In a radical expressions worksheet, learners use the Product and Quotient Properties of Square Roots to simplify a variety of square roots. The worksheet begins with simple radicals, progresses to radicals involving fractions and...