Description
This 8th grade math scaffolded drag-and-drop + typed response activity covers approximating square roots to the nearest integer and to the nearest tenth.
Version A and Version B are similar in difficulty.
Activity Type: Scaffolded Task
Students approximate square roots using a scaffolded structure that guides them through each step of the process.
✓ Ready-to-print PDF activity
✓ Digital version for Google Slides
✓ 2 problem sets - Version A and Version B
✓ Assign print, digital, or let students choose - the problems are the same!
Tip: A basic calculator is helpful for squaring decimals like 7.3².
Objective
- Approximate square roots to the nearest integer and to the nearest tenth.
Resource Details
This resource downloads as a ready-to-print PDF and includes links to "make a copy" of the digital Google Slides versions.
- PDF Activity (Versions A & B)
- Google Slides links (Versions A & B)
- Activity Guide
- Answer Keys
Need to teach the lesson?
Pair this practice activity with the Estimating Square Roots Lesson for notes, practice, and video instruction!
⭐️ Complete the collection ⭐️
Purchase the Rational and Irrational Numbers Unit to get the complete Unit 1 collection!
- 6 editable lessons with notes, practice, bellwork, and videos
- 6 activities in both print and Google formats for versatility
- Editable quiz review, quiz, test review, and test
The flexibility you need. The scaffolding they need.
This complete unit sets you and your students up for success.
Every topic includes an activity plus lesson notes, practice, bellwork, and video!
- Square Roots and Cube Roots
- Rational and Irrational Numbers
- Approximating Square Roots
- Comparing and Ordering Real Numbers
- Exponent Rules with Integer Bases
- Scientific Notation
View the complete unit → Rational and Irrational Numbers
Having difficulty with a file?
Visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, or email allison@mathbeach.com before leaving feedback.
Copyright © Math Beach Solutions LLC.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Highlights
Description
This 8th grade math scaffolded drag-and-drop + typed response activity covers approximating square roots to the nearest integer and to the nearest tenth.
Version A and Version B are similar in difficulty.
Activity Type: Scaffolded Task
Students approximate square roots using a scaffolded structure that guides them through each step of the process.
✓ Ready-to-print PDF activity
✓ Digital version for Google Slides
✓ 2 problem sets - Version A and Version B
✓ Assign print, digital, or let students choose - the problems are the same!
Tip: A basic calculator is helpful for squaring decimals like 7.3².
Objective
- Approximate square roots to the nearest integer and to the nearest tenth.
Resource Details
This resource downloads as a ready-to-print PDF and includes links to "make a copy" of the digital Google Slides versions.
- PDF Activity (Versions A & B)
- Google Slides links (Versions A & B)
- Activity Guide
- Answer Keys
Need to teach the lesson?
Pair this practice activity with the Estimating Square Roots Lesson for notes, practice, and video instruction!
⭐️ Complete the collection ⭐️
Purchase the Rational and Irrational Numbers Unit to get the complete Unit 1 collection!
- 6 editable lessons with notes, practice, bellwork, and videos
- 6 activities in both print and Google formats for versatility
- Editable quiz review, quiz, test review, and test
The flexibility you need. The scaffolding they need.
This complete unit sets you and your students up for success.
Every topic includes an activity plus lesson notes, practice, bellwork, and video!
- Square Roots and Cube Roots
- Rational and Irrational Numbers
- Approximating Square Roots
- Comparing and Ordering Real Numbers
- Exponent Rules with Integer Bases
- Scientific Notation
View the complete unit → Rational and Irrational Numbers
Having difficulty with a file?
Visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, or email allison@mathbeach.com before leaving feedback.
Copyright © Math Beach Solutions LLC.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.




