Squares, Cubes, and Their Roots
8th GradeMath110 min
aligned to Hs.n-rn.a
Learning Objective
I can evaluate perfect squares, perfect cubes, square roots, and cube roots.
Lesson Flow
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Math Antics - Exponents and Square Roots
mathantics
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Roots are the inverse operation of exponents; they 'undo' exponents.
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The root symbol is also called the radical sign, and the number you want to take the root of goes under the sign.
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The 2nd root is called the square root and the 3rd root is called the cube root.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“What is the cube root of 8?”
Teacher Guide
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