Estimating Square Roots and Cube Roots Activity

Description

Are you looking for a NO PREP activity to practice estimating roots? Students will pull a random non-perfect root and compete with each other to get the closest estimating WITHOUT a CALCULATOR!

*Check out the ENTIRE LESSON here!*

INCLUDED

several non-perfect square and cube roots
instructions
answer key

DIGITAL

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Estimating Square Roots and Cube Roots Activity

Name: Estimating Square Roots and Cube Roots Activity
Brand: Taylor J's Math Materials
SKU: 5191176
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.77 (13 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

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Grades

7th - 9th

Subjects

Algebra, Math, Math Test Prep

Standards

CCSS8.EE.A.2

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Description

Are you looking for a NO PREP activity to practice estimating roots? Students will pull a random non-perfect root and compete with each other to get the closest estimating WITHOUT a CALCULATOR!

*Check out the ENTIRE LESSON here!*

INCLUDED

several non-perfect square and cube roots
instructions
answer key

DIGITAL

*************************************************************************************************************

YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

- these FREEBIES

- Flipped Classroom guided notes, activities, task cards, and lessons

- 7th grade and 8th grade worksheets

FOLLOW ME

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I'd really appreciate you rating the item after downloading! PLUS you'll receive credits toward future purchases!

TERMS OF USE

©Taylor J's Math Materials, 2018-present

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4.8

Rated 4.77 out of 5, based on 13 reviews

13
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Mostly used with 8th grade

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Easy and clear to use

Rated 5 out of 5

September 24, 2025

Met expectations

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Standards-aligned

Was great to push students with estimating roots with a bit of friendly competition.

Graham R.

13 reviews • Outside the United States

Grades taught: 7th, 8th

Rated 5 out of 5

March 10, 2025

This is a great way to get students involved when learning how to estimate squares.

Jessica W.

92 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Rated 4 out of 5

July 25, 2024

This is a great resource and I recommend it to anyone considering.

Stacy M.

1,094 reviews

Grades taught: 7th

Rated 5 out of 5

May 21, 2024

Enjoyed watching my very competitive class complete this. Wish I would have thought to laminate before I cut them out to reuse them!

Jen H.

127 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities

Rated 3 out of 5

March 17, 2023

Used with my students and found this very helpful. Students enjoyed.

Melissa D.

371 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Rated 5 out of 5

February 5, 2023

My students were actively engaged while completing this activity. They enjoy this the way to practice.

Jeana H.

972 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Rated 5 out of 5

September 6, 2022

My students loved using this resource! It has been a staple in my classroom.

Hannah Henson

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80 reviews

Grades taught: 7th

Rated 5 out of 5

August 3, 2022

Awesome activity! Thanks for sharing it on TpT!

Brent P.

670 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSS8.EE.A.2

Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations of the form 𝘹² = 𝘱 and 𝘹³ = 𝘱, where 𝘱 is a positive rational number. Evaluate square roots of small perfect squares and cube roots of small perfect cubes. Know that √2 is irrational.