Description
This is an introduction to finding the square root of a number. Examples include perfect squares and estimating values for numbers that are not perfect squares. There is an additional section included on cube roots.
This lesson plan includes an opening activity, minilesson with guided steps through the process, examples, class activities and a worksheet for homework. Answer keys included.
In addition to the lesson plan, a Performance Task is included (Square Root Card Sort) and a screencast for flipped classrooms or additional student support.
Both Microsoft Word and Adobe pdf versions included in the zip folder.
Common Core Standards for 8th grade and High School attached to the lesson.
Common Core Standard 8.EE.2, 8.NS.2, and N-RN.2
Texas TEKS 8.2.B, and A1.11.A
Virginia SOL 7.1.d, A.3.a, A.3.b, A.3.c, and 8.3.a
Florida B.E.S.T. MA.8.NSO.1.1, MA.8.NSO.1.7, and MA.8.AR.2.3
New York: NY-8.EE.2, and NY-8.NS.2
Georgia: 8.NR.2.2, and MGSE9-12.N.RN.2
Highlights
Description
This is an introduction to finding the square root of a number. Examples include perfect squares and estimating values for numbers that are not perfect squares. There is an additional section included on cube roots.
This lesson plan includes an opening activity, minilesson with guided steps through the process, examples, class activities and a worksheet for homework. Answer keys included.
In addition to the lesson plan, a Performance Task is included (Square Root Card Sort) and a screencast for flipped classrooms or additional student support.
Both Microsoft Word and Adobe pdf versions included in the zip folder.
Common Core Standards for 8th grade and High School attached to the lesson.
Common Core Standard 8.EE.2, 8.NS.2, and N-RN.2
Texas TEKS 8.2.B, and A1.11.A
Virginia SOL 7.1.d, A.3.a, A.3.b, A.3.c, and 8.3.a
Florida B.E.S.T. MA.8.NSO.1.1, MA.8.NSO.1.7, and MA.8.AR.2.3
New York: NY-8.EE.2, and NY-8.NS.2
Georgia: 8.NR.2.2, and MGSE9-12.N.RN.2
