How can you make solving radical equations more engaging? Provide your math class with a hands-on activity that focuses on solving radical equations with flash cards. A warm-up and exit ticket flank direct instruction of the steps required when solving equations containing radicals.  

Concepts

radical equations, solving equations, extraneous solutions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Divide your class into groups of 2 or 3 to complete the activity
• Provide a graphic organizer for the direct instruction problems

Classroom Considerations

• One set of activity cards must be provided per pair

Pros

• Includes a hands-on activity, warm-up and exit ticket
• Provides examples of teacher questions and opportunities for partner discussion

Cons

• A graphic organizer for the direct instruction is not provided

Common Core

HSA-REI.A.2