This clear and concise estimating square roots guided notes lesson is a great way to scaffold perfect squares, perfect square roots and understanding non-perfect square roots to your students. The guided notes review perfect squares, squaring a number, estimating non-perfect squares between which 2 whole numbers and extend students to thinking about which whole number is closest (the lower, the upper or actually the middle). Students and teachers love how easy these notes are to follow and understand. They are also a great tool for students to refer back to. Look for the next scaffolded level of guided notes for estimating non-perfect square roots to the nearest tenth.