Virginia Department of Education
Square Roots
Square away any doubts about using a new resource. Pupils learn about squares and square roots in the mini-lesson. They complete a worksheet identifying roots of perfect squares up to 400.
Curated OER
Factoring Perfect-Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares
In this algebra worksheet, students factor expressions into the product of two binomials. Four of the problems involve factoring perfect square trinomials. The remaining eight problems require students to factor problems that are the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Slopes and Circles
An upper-level treatment of what is often presented as a basic concept (the right angle of an inscribed circle on the diameter), this activity really elevates the mathematical thought of the learner! Expected to develop formulas from...
Curated OER
Coloring Squares - Write the Word
Let's learn about squares. Youngsters complete this coloring worksheet with multiple objectives including printing practice, spelling, shapes, and colors. First, they trace the word green. Pupils color all the squares in a string of...
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Perimeters of Squares and Rectangles
If you're looking for some perimeter practice problems for beginners, you've found them! Learners reference an example that takes them through the steps of finding the perimeter of a square or rectangle. Then, they complete nine on their...
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Area of Rectangles and Squares
Find the area; scholars examine nine images of squares and rectangles with width, length, and units provided for each. They multiply double-digit numbers to find the area, writing it into the box provided. Because square units are...
Charleston School District
Solving Exponent Equations
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.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Generalizing Patterns: The Difference of Two Squares
After completing an assessment task where they express numbers as the difference of squares (i.e., 9 = 5^2 – 4^2), class members note any patterns that they see in the problems.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Graph Square Root and Cube Root Functions
Scholars first learn to graph square root and cube root functions by creating a table of values. They then learn how to graph functions from transformation of the graphs of the parent square root and cube root functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Evaluation of Perfect Square Roots: Neighborhood Park
Walking in the park can be good for the body and for mathematics skills. Young scholars use an interactive app to investigate the relationship between squares and square roots using a square with adjustable length. The program also takes...
CK-12 Foundation
Tangent Line Approximation: Estimating Square Roots
Estimating a square root is as easy as evaluating a linear equation. Using the derivative of the square root function, pupils calculate an estimation of square roots. Class members determine the equation of the tangent line at the value...
CK-12 Foundation
Factor Polynomials Using Special Products: Difference of Two Squares
Factoring patterns are not magic! Show your classes how to model the difference of two squares' factors using an area model. Learners manipulate the width and length of two squares to represent the polynomial a^2-b^2. They use the model...
CK-12 Foundation
Radical Equations: Geometric Visual of a Square Root
How can you draw a number? A set of questions takes learners through the reasoning for why a geometric construction can be drawn to represent the square root of a number. An interactive helps visualize the construction.
EngageNY
Mental Math
Faster than a speedy calculator! Show your classes how to use polynomial identities to multiply numbers quickly using mental math.
Curated OER
Equations and Inequalities
In this equations and inequalities review worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 100 various types of problems. First, they solve each equation using the quadratic formula or completing the square. Then, students solve using matrices...
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Completing the Square
Pupils explore problem solving through completing the square of a number. After a teacher demonstration, students solve squares of problems by beginning with simple squares and then culminating in solving a squared polynomial. They...
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Mass Lesson
It's not just a slideshow, it's a lesson on mass. First, learners complete a mental math warm-up, where they determine the number before and after a series of given numbers, then they form groups to weigh packages and compare mass....
Teach Engineering
Discovering Relationships Between Side Length and Area
Consider the relationship between side length and area as an input-output function. Scholars create input-output tables for the area of squares to determine an equation in the first installment of a three-part unit. Ditto for the area of...
Cornell University
Garden Math
Young scientists must put their math caps on and figure out what fraction of each flower is in a raised flower bed. They must problem solve to simplify the fractions, and then graph the amount of flowers that are in different flower beds.
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Extra Review
In this quadratic formula activity, students solve and complete 22 different types of problems. First, they solve each equation by completing the square and applying the quadratic formula. Then, students graph each function provided and...
Mathematics Assessment Project
College and Career Readiness Mathematics Test C2
Scholars apply knowledge learned over their high school math courses in order to determine their college readiness. The 20-page resource emphasizes applied problem solving.
Curated OER
Magic Squares
In this magic squares instructional activity, students add up the sum of the rows, columns, and diagonals to see if they are all the same and write the magic number. Students complete 4 magic squares.
Curated OER
The Magic Squares
Fifth graders devise and use problem solving strategies to solve a magic square arrangement. In small groups they explore various strategies including non-algebraic and algebraic techniques, write an explanation of their solution, and...
Curated OER
Caley Table for the Symmetries of a Square
Middle and high schoolers complete Caley's table to indicate rotating a square 90, 180, and 270 degrees. They also reflect a square across the vertical and horizontal line. This one-page learning exercise contains eight movements.