Perfect Squares and Cubes

Grade 745 min

Learning Objective

I can determine if a number is a perfect square or perfect cube by building it with manipulatives or using prime factorization.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

10 min

Simplifying Cube Roots (2 Ways) | Perfect Cube Factors and Prime Factorization | Math with Mr. J

Math with Mr. J

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Determine the prime factorization of 216. Is 216 a perfect cube? How can you tell from its prime factorization? Determine the prime factorization of 343. Is 343 a perfect cube? How can you tell from its prime factorization? Determine the prime factorization of 1000. Is 1000 a perfect cube? How can you tell from its prime factorization?

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
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