Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Square Roots (Object Interactive)
Explore a set of perfect squares, as well as their square roots using this highly interactive math resource. In addition, students will get to look at estimates of the square roots of non-perfect squares. Printable activities, solutions,...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Perfect Trinomial Square
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains multiplying and factoring perfect square trinomials. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Factoring: Some Special Cases
In this lesson, special cases of factoring are described, including perfect squares, difference of squares, and difference and sum of cubes. Exercises with answers included.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Perfect Square List
WyzAnt provides a list of numbers and their squares. The user decides how many perfect squares to be displayed and in what fashion. The table makes a good reference sheet for students and teachers.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Estimating Square Roots
By estimating the value of a square root students will get practice in identifying perfect squares, in checking for reasonableness of an answer, and in mental math.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Square Roots Video
This video illustrates the concepts of square roots, slope, and the Pythagorean Theorem as they are used in designing and constructing skate park rails, ramps, and pipes. An interactive activity is also included where students are able...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Square Roots
In this exercise, students practice finding the square roots of perfect squares. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints, watch a video, and try questions repeatedly.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Topics in Pre Calculus: Completing the Square
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square. The quadratic formula is derived using this method on this page. Point this site out to students who have been absent or who...
Other
Nearpod: Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square
In this instructional activity on completing the square, students explore the connection between area models and perfect square trinomials. They also learn how to complete the square to transform a quadratic equation into vertex form.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Simplifying Radicals
Use this site to learn how to simplify radicals, even when the radical is not a perfect square. These examples will be a guide to you in simplifying all kinds of radicals.